Point Reyes Cheese Guide

A guide to all our cheeses

Your personal guide to the Point Reyes cheese counter. Explore tasting notes, pairings, styles, and the stories behind every cheese we make.

Blue Cheeses

From Original Blue to Bay Blue, this collection explores the many expressions of blue cheese. From sweet and creamy to bold and complex, explore the perfect cheese for you.

Original Blue
Original Blue illustration

The iconic blue

Original Blue

Bold Blue Character Sweet Milk Peppery Finish

Made exclusively from the raw milk of our own Holstein herd, Original Blue is
the cheese that started it all as our first cheese. Rich and creamy in texture, it opens with sweet milky notes before unfolding into a bold blue character and distinctive peppery finish. Crafted in the traditional farmstead style, Original Blue remains the signature expression of Point Reyes and the foundation of our cheesemaking legacy.

You'll Love It

As the star of blue cheese dressing Melted over a grilled steak Baked into a savory tart

Pairings

Honey Apples Tomatoes Roasted Walnuts Vintage Port IPA

At a Glance

Milk Type Raw Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Creamy & Smooth
Style Farmstead Rindless Blue
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Bay Blue
Bay Blue illustration

The Savory & Sweet Blue

Bay Blue

Earthy and Malty Milder Blue Character Salted Caramel Finish

Inspired by the natural beauty of our coastal climate, Bay Blue is a rustic-style blue cheese with a natural rind. Its dense, fudge-like texture, mellow blue character, and sweet salted caramel finish create a distinctive balance of earthy depth and subtle sweetness. Approachable yet nuanced, Bay Blue is equally rewarding for those discovering blue cheese for the first time and longtime blue cheese lovers.

You'll Love It

On a cheeseboard with dried fruit Crumbled over a salad with candied nuts Stuffed into fried olives

Pairings

Stone Fruit Mushrooms Dark Chocolate Barrel-Aged Scotch Stout Beer Chenin Blanc

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Dense & Fudgy
Style Natural Rind Blue
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal
Fennel Blue
Fennel Blue illustration

Savory & Sweet(er) with a Twist

Fennel Blue

Earthy and Malty Milder Blue Character Warm Notes of Fennel

Our fan-favorite Bay Blue takes on a new personality with the addition of fennel
seeds
, balancing earthy umami depth with a gentle fennel sweetness. Its dense, fudge-like texture, mellow blue character, and warm notes of licorice create a cheese that is both familiar and delightfully unexpected.

You'll Love It

Alongside orange marmalade Melted on sausage pizza Crumbled over roasted beets and fennel

Pairings

Dried Apricots Bacon Graham Crackers Toasted Hazelnuts Moscow Mule Martini

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Dense & Fudgy
Style Natural Rind Blueย w/ Fennel Seeds
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certications Halal

Toma

From classic Toma to bold, globally inspired flavors, discover the many expressions of our most versatile cheese. From buttery and comforting to herbaceous, earthy, and umami-rich, there's a Toma for every taste.

Toma
Toma illustration

Everyday Table Cheese

Toma

Buttery Versatile Grassy Tangy Finish

Rich, buttery, smooth, and effortlessly approachable, Toma is the kind of cheese you'll find yourself reaching for again and again. Inspired by traditional Italian cheesemaking, its creamy texture and subtle grassy-tangy finish create a beautifully balanced cheese that is as comforting as it is satisfying. Equally at home on an everyday table or shared with friends, Toma has earned its place as a Point Reyes favorite.

You'll Love It

On a charcuterie board Melted into a grilled cheese Stuffed into arancini

Pairings

Stone Fruit Toasted Almonds Pepper Jelly Salumi & Olives Hop-Heavy Beer Sauvignon Blanc

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Semi-hard but Supple
Style Italian-Inspired Table Cheese
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal
TomaProvence
TomaProvence illustration

Savory Deliciousness

TomaProvence

Buttery Herbaceous Savory Finish

The classic buttery richness of Toma is elevated with a blend of Herbes de Provence, creating layers of herbaceous flavor and a lingering savory finish. Fragrant notes of rosemary, basil, marjoram, savory, and wild thyme bring the warmth and character of the Mediterranean to every bite. With its creamy texture and beautifully balanced flavor, TomaProvence is a fresh take on a Point Reyes favorite.

You'll Love It

Drizzled with honey Shredded into a spring quiche Broiled over French Onion Soup

Pairings

Olives & Salumi Stone Fruit Scrambled Eggs Roasted Potatoes Pale Ale Chardonnay

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Semi-Hardย but Supple
Style Italian inspired table cheese with herbs
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal
TomaRashi
TomaRashi illustration

Japanese- inspired flavor

TomaRashi

Gentle Heat Rich Umami Buttery

The buttery richness of Toma meets Shichimi Togarashi, a traditional Japanese spice blend of chili peppers, nigella seeds, orange peel, ginger, and nori. Its creamy, semi-hard texture unfolds into layers of savory umami, citrus, and a gentle warming finish, creating a cheese that is both distinctive and beautifully balanced.

You'll Love It

Wrapped in Nori Stuffed into Tamales Melted onto a Karaage Chicken Sandwich

Pairings

Orange Marmalade Roasted Cashews Dark Chocolate Pilsner Gin & Tonic Sake

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60 + days
Texture Semi-Hardย but Supple
Style Italian inspired Table cheese with Togarashi
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal
TomaTruffle
TomaTruffle illustration

Everyday Indulgence

TomaTruffle

Buttery Black Truffle Packed with Umami

Italian Black Summer Truffles from Umbria marry decadently with the buttery richness of Toma, creating layers of savory umami. Its creamy, semi-hard texture gives way to flavors reminiscent of undergrowth, fresh strawberries, dried fruit, and a hint of cocoa. Rich, complex, and unmistakably truffle-forward, TomaTruffle brings a touch of everyday luxury to any occasion.

You'll Love It

Grated over risotto Melted onto pizza Folded into a mushroom omelet

Pairings

Potato Chips Berry Preserves Caviar Marcona Almonds Sparkling Wine Cabernet Sauvignon

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 60+ days
Texture Semi-hard
Style Italian inspired Black Truffle Cheese
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal

Soft-Ripened

From classic Brie to bark-wrapped Quinta, our soft-ripened cheeses showcase the creamy, delicate side of Point Reyes. Characterized by their velvety textures and edible rinds, these cheeses evolve beautifully with age, developing deeper flavors and complexity while remaining rich, approachable, and endlessly pairable.

A round wheel of soft white cheese with a thick slice resting on top, arranged on a wooden board with sliced ham, bread, pickles, and a small bowl of red jam.
Brie illustration

Silky and Smooth

Brie

Buttery Creamy White Mushroom Notes

Buttery, silky, and wonderfully creamy, Point Reyes Brie is a cheese that everyone can love. Its soft, bloomy rind adds delicate white mushroom notes, while the interior remains smooth, mild, and irresistibly luscious. Comforting, approachable, and endlessly enjoyable, Brie is a timeless classic for every occasion.

You'll Love It

Baked into puff pastry Tucked into a picnic basket Melted onto a burger with onion jam

Pairings

Country Ham Baguette Cornichons Strawberry Jam Sparkling Wine Belgian-style Beer

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 14-60 days
Texture Creamy & Velvety
Style Soft-Ripened, Bloomy Rind
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Truffle Brie
Truffle Brie illustration

Decadence Defined

Truffle Brie

Buttery Savory Luxuriously Creamy

Point Reyes Truffle Brie is luxurious and silky smooth, filled with Black Summer Truffles from the Sabatino family in Umbria, Italy, complementing the cream-filled texture for a perfect combination of decadence and deliciousness. Its velvety, bloomy rind surrounds a lusciously creamy interior full of savory umami, earthy truffle, and buttery richness that linger long after each bite.

You'll Love It

Served with honey on a cheeseboard Dolloped on top of a ribeye Whipped with honey and herbs

Pairings

Potato chips Caviar Pickles Prosciutto Sparkling Wine Bloody Mary

At a Glance

Milk Pasteurized Cow
Aged 14 - 60 days
Texture Creamy & Velvety
Style Soft Ripened, Bloomy Rind with Truffle
Rennet Type Microbialย (Vegetarian)ย 
Certifications Halal
Quinta
Quinta illustration

The Showstopper

Quinta

Buttermilk Earthy Herbaceous Finish

A soft-ripened, bloomy rind cheese, Quinta transforms as it ages. Younger wheels offer delicate notes of sweet cultured buttermilk, while more mature wheels develop a rich, earthy character with hints of mustard and bay laurel. Wrapped in spruce bark infused with California Bay Laurel harvested on the Giacomini family farm and adorned with a bay leaf crown, Quinta is as beautiful as it is complex.

You'll Love It

As the star of a cheeseboard Melted in place of Fondue Brรปlรฉed for dessert

Pairings

Baguette Strawberries Caviar Salumi Pretzels Sparkling Wine

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 14โ€“100 Days
Texture Thick Custard to Spoonable
Style Soft-Ripened, Bloomy Rind wrapped in Spruce Bark
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)

Gouda

Hand-crafted using traditional methods and carefully aged, our Gouda is a special expression of Dutch cheesemaking tradition. Rich, complex, and deeply satisfying, it's a cheese made to savor.

A wedge of pale yellow cheese on a wooden board with chocolate pieces, nuts, crackers, a gold cheese knife, and a glass of amber liquor on a dark tabletop.
Gouda illustration

Aged to Perfection

Gouda

Toasted Hazelnuts Butterscotch Finish Cooked Cream

Hand-crafted using traditional methods, Gouda is one of the most special cheeses we produce. Its firm yet creamy texture is accented by crystalized proteins that deliver delightful pops of texture alongside notes of toasted hazelnuts, cooked cream, and a lingering sweet and savory butterscotch finish. Rich, complex, and beautifully balanced, Gouda is a true celebration of the art of aging.

You'll Love It

Savored on its own Grated over pasta Shaved over an arugula salad

Pairings

Figs Caramelized Onions Milk Chocolate IPA Aged Scotch Tawny Port

At a Glance

Milk Type Pasteurized Cow
Aged 10 + months
Texture Hard yet creamy
Style Aged Gouda
Rennet Type Microbial (Vegetarian)
Certifications Halal