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The Cheese
Moses Reaper is Jasper Hill’s washed‑rind, spruce‑wrapped cow’s‑milk cheese inspired by their Winnimere, but made in a smaller, more concentrated format.
It presents a deep orange rind with a supple, spoonable interior that shows aromas of smoked ham, sweet cream, spruce resin and warm cellar earth. The texture is lush and silky, with flavors of bacon fat, toasted nuts, cured meat and a gentle woodsy note from the spruce band.
As it warms, the cheese becomes increasingly aromatic, showing both savory depth and a subtle sweetness that reflects Jasper Hill’s careful affinage.
Pairings: Northern Rhône Syrah is a natural match or a cool‑climate New World Syrah—from Sonoma Coast, Santa Barbara or Washington. Rustic reds such as Mondeuse, Pineau d’Aunis or Trousseau. For white wine lovers, an oxidative Jura Savagnin, orange wine or a full‑bodied Chenin Blanc.
The Creamery
Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro Bend, Vermont is known for its meticulous, terroir‑driven approach to cheesemaking and aging. Their Cellars provide controlled environments for developing complex rind character, allowing each cheese to express its unique identity. Moses Reaper reflects the creamery’s commitment to small‑batch craftsmanship, combining raw‑milk richness with careful washing and spruce wrapping to create a cheese that is both bold and refined. It stands as one of Jasper Hill’s most expressive washed‑rind offerings, capturing the balance of savory depth, aromatic lift and textural generosity that defines their work.
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