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Again, another Jungle Jim’s purchase…and one that may have been best left on the shelf. Okay, it didn’t sound like it would be evil from the Wine Spectator description:
Mad from the pasteurized milk of cows and goats, this Spanish cheese has a sharp saltiness backed by a buttermilk tanginess. It shows loads of fruit, a creamy texture and excellent balance. The 6-pound wheels are wrapped in oak or sycamore leave, which provide a distinctive appearance and flavor. Aged at least two months in limestone caves to promote blue veining, Valdeón is then wrapped in chestnut leaves before being released.
“Tanginess” is the key word. The tang was unbelievably overpowering – husband ate one bite and couldn’t go on. I at least tried a second since I started on the rind side and thought that maybe I just had too much rind. Yeah, I was wrong. I don’t hate blue cheese at all, but it really wasn’t me.
Hmmm…to say something positive…the texture was actually really nice. It is creamy, the veining offers a nice contrast. So, yeah, it’s not a texture issue…
Onward!
