Victoria · Australia
Tarago River Shadows of Blue.
Shadows of Blue is where restraint meets indulgence—a creamy, butter-soft blue that whispers rather than shouts. The blue mold threads through with a gentle earthiness and mild tang, while the paste melts on your tongue with notes of fresh cream and cool cellar stone, making it perfect for those who love blue cheese's complexity without its aggressive bite.
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Origin
36.6°S · 144.7°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Shadows of Blue is produced by the Tarago River Cheese Company in the Gippsland region of Victoria.
It is one of Australia's most celebrated artisan blue cheeses, consistently winning awards at Australian dairy competitions. The Gippsland region has become a hub for premium Australian cheesemaking.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Blue
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 1–3 mo
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
- Texture
- semi-soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Tarago River Shadows of Blue's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for blue cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about ≈1 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Use a thin or wire knife and wipe it between cuts; aim for wedges that share the veins evenly.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Tarago.
45 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
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