Cheese, Grayson (Meadow Creek Dairy, Galax, VA)
Orrmans Cheese Shop



Aged minimum of two months, this semi-firm cheese has washed rind tasting of butter, garlic. This is a flavorful, bold cheese with a meaty texture and flavor.

From the Cheesemaker:
Named after the county we live in, Grayson was originally inspired by our visit to Wales and Ireland in 2000. As soon as we made the Grayson, we realized how deeply suitable a washed rind style was to our rich seasonal milk – and how key the affinage was to its unique flavor. It took years of trial and error, several more trips to Europe, and the building of a new cellar before the Grayson came fully into its own, but the result has been more than worth it: a cheese that both complements our milk and reflects the terroir of our cellars.

Tasting Notes: With its renowned reddish-orange rind and golden paste, Grayson is the classic example of a washed rind cheese. The texture is supple and fudgy, becoming silky as it warms; the rich, beefy paste is slightly sweet, with grassy, nutty notes and a solid earthy undertone.

Related Cheeses: Livarot, Taleggio, Reblochon

Serving Suggestions: Grayson is a very flavorful cheese which stands well on its own but is also excellent with bread or dried fruit. It pairs well with a full bodied white and is assertive enough for a medium red, but we feel Grayson is at its most excellent served with beer.

Locally-produced: no
Certified organic: no
Pesticides-free: n/a
Conventionally produced: n/a

Member ratings of this Product by this Producer:
5 out of 5 (1 ratings): May 02-03 (most recent)
4.5 out of 5 (8 ratings): All Time

About Orrmans Cheese Shop:
We are excited to be working with Orrman's Cheese Shop in Lafayette Village of North Raleigh, for access to a number a delicious, artisan-made cheeses around our state and region! Orrman's cheese shop will be providing us with expert recommendations each week of new cheeses and varieties for us to try, and will be cutting those cheeses down into manageable and affordable quantities for our members to enjoy!

We are working with Orrman's to offer prices similar to their retail pricing, so you don't have to pay a premium to have their delicious products delivered to your home. As you encounter new cheeses that you enjoy and would like to further explore, we hope you will visit their store to check out a robust selection of small batch products from local creameries and also across the world!

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