Smoked over fruit wood, this pale-yellow, blue-veined, mouthwatering cheese is super velvety on the palate with prominent smoky aromatics.

In addition to the characteristic smokiness, this cheese also reveals flavors of coffee, roasted nuts, and bacon. The soft, creamy finish of Moody Blue seems to almost evaporate on one’s tongue. It is a wonderful accompaniment to smoked meats, as well as sweet treats like maple syrup, honey, and dark chocolate. It is also incredible melted on roasted vegetables like mushrooms, asparagus, red peppers; a juicy steak; or cheeseburgers.

It will round out any cheese plate and is a flavorful topping for salads as well. Moody Blue will pair well with red blends from Côtes du Rhône, Bordeaux-style reds, merlot, or a bold zinfandel. Other classic blue cheese wine pairings include Sauternes, late-harvest wines like Riesling Spätlese, and fortified reds like port. For our beer fans, we recommend Belgian lambics, roasted porters, and imperial stouts.