Perched on the dramatic edge of California's coastline, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company has been making this stunner since 2000. The Giacomini family's dairy cows graze on organic pastures just a few miles from the Pacific, and you can taste that coastal terroir in every bite. This is blue cheese for people who think they don't like blue cheese—creamy, approachable, with a mellow sweetness that builds into peppery spice. The signature blue-green veins create pockets of earthy intensity without overwhelming the rich, buttery paste.

Pair it with: Local honey and walnuts, sliced pears, or crumbled over a juicy burger. It's magic with a glass of Cabernet or port.