Riverine Buffalo Blue

Riverine Buffalo Blue
The Riverine Buffalo Blue is a delicate yet richly textured blue cheese, crafted from 100% buffalo milk sourced in Gippsland, Victoria. This cheese offers a mild blue profile, complemented by a long, creamy finish and a distinctive lactic sweetness inherent to buffalo milk. Its smooth, balanced flavour makes it approachable for those new to blue cheeses while still satisfying aficionados.

Tasting Notes

Flavour: Mild yet complex, featuring delicate blue veining and a creamy, lactic sweetness

Texture: Smooth and velvety, providing a luxurious mouthfeel

Aroma: Subtle, with earthy and slightly tangy notes from the ageing process

Serving Suggestions

Pair with: Crusty sourdough, fig paste, and honey to enhance its lactic richness

Accompaniments: Fresh pears, walnuts, and Muscat grapes for a balanced cheese platter

Beverages: Dessert wines such as Sauternes or aged Muscat

Culinary Uses: Incorporate into sauces, risottos, or blue cheese dressings for added depth and creaminess

Awards & Accolades
The Riverine Buffalo Blue has garnered significant recognition, including:

2025

Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show

Champion Specialty Cheese

NSW Food Authority Perpetual Trophy for Champion Specialty Cheese

Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy Winner

DIAA Awards of Excellence

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

Champion Cheese Show

Most Outstanding Show Exhibit

DIAA Victorian Awards

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

Champion Cheese Show

Most Outstanding Show Exhibit

Royal Queensland Cheese and Dairy Awards

Gold Medal

2024

Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show

Champion Sheep, Goat, Buffalo or Camel Milk Product

Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy Winner

Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Champion Non-Bovine/Buffalo Cheese

DIAA Awards of Excellence

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

Champion Cheese Show

DIAA Victorian Awards

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

Champion Cheese Show

Most Outstanding Show Exhibit

Gold Medal

Royal Queensland Cheese and Dairy Awards

Gold Medal

2023

International Cheese and Dairy Awards (UK)

Supreme Specialist Artisan Cheesemaker Champion

Best Australian Cheese

Royal Sydney Cheese & Dairy Show

Gold Medal

Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Champion Goat’s/Sheep’s/Buffalo Milk Cheese

DIAA Awards of Excellence

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

DIAA Victorian Awards

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

2022

World Cheese Awards

Super Gold – Best Non-Bovine Blue Cheese

Royal Sydney Cheese & Dairy Show

Gold Medal

Royal Queensland Cheese and Dairy Show

Gold Medal

DIAA Victorian Awards

Champion Non-Bovine Cheese

Champion Cheese Show

Most Outstanding Show Exhibit

2021

World Cheese Awards (Spain)

Silver Medal

DIAA Awards of Excellence (Melbourne)

Highest Scoring Non-Bovine Product

Highest Scoring Cheese

Most Outstanding Show Exhibit – Small Scale Producer

DIAA Victorian Awards

Highest Scoring Non-Bovine Product

Highest Scoring Cheese

Most Successful Show Exhibit

Royal Queensland Cheese and Dairy Produce Show

Grand Champion Dairy Product of Show

Champion Non-Cow’s Milk Cheese of Show

Gold Medal

About the Producer
Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese was founded in 2007 by Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hull, who have dedicated their lives to crafting world-class blue cheeses. With over four decades of cheesemaking experience, Barry is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most skilled artisanal blue cheese makers. His meticulous approach to handcrafted, small-batch production ensures that each wheel of cheese reflects exceptional quality, depth of flavour, and traditional cheesemaking expertise.

Located in Fish Creek, Victoria, Berrys Creek sources premium-quality milk from local farms, carefully selecting each batch to highlight the distinct characteristics of buffalo, cow, and goat milk. Their commitment to sustainability, tradition, and innovation has earned them widespread recognition, making Berrys Creek a leading name in Australian and international cheesemaking.