Roubideau Artisan Cheese

Cheese maker and found- er of Roubideau Artisan Cheese Joseph Coniglio followed his dream from western Colorado to Walla Walla. Now, the move into Blue Mountain Station will bring it to life.

When the station opens this fall, Roubideau will pro- duce cow's milk cheese from USDA Grade A pasteurized milk. Coniglio said in an e- mail he plans to distribute the cheeses at Blue Mountain Station, in the Walla Walla wine district and region- ally distribute in the Pacific Northwest.

Roubideau will provide a wide variety of artisan cheeses. Coniglio said he predominantly makes French style cheeses that can be paired with wine. They include Brie, Camembert, Saint Marcellin and Roque- fort blue cheese. Coniglio also will produce seasonal cheeses like Feta and fresh farmer's cheese and hard cheeses like farmhouse rind style Cheddar and Italian Montasio.

Coniglio has nine years experience making cheese in Colorado and has visited many small cheese opera- tions in France and Belgium.