11/06/2026
Babe, wake up. Rush Creek Reserve AND Winnimere are back at Murray’s Cheese for the holiday season!
In the fall, a cow’s diet changes, making their milk richer and fattier. Uplands Cheese Co. and Jasper Hill Farm use that milk to make two incredible spruce-wrapped cheeses. These seasonal favorites only hit our cheese case for a limited time each year, so swipe through to learn more about each one and why you need them on your holiday spread this year!
Inspired by Swiss favorite Försterkäse, Winnimere is a hand-made, raw milk reinvention that’s only available for a few months every year. Cheesemakers at Jasper Hill Farm wash the cow’s milk wheels in brine and wrap each in a hand-cut spruce binding. As it ages, it develops a soft, velvety texture; the flavor a perfect balance between pungent, smoky aroma and woodsy, sweet cream notes.
Similar to Rush Creek Reserve, it’s best enjoyed when scooped with your favorite cracker or salami (or simply with a spoon!).
One of only two cheeses made by the highly regarded Uplands Cheese in Wisconsin, Rush Creek Reserve relies on the transition of the herd’s diet—when the cows move from grazing on verdant summer pastures to hay. The spruce bark around the cheese imbues the custardy interior with smoky, woodsy notes.
To enjoy, simply cut the perimeter of the cheese (right above the spruce bark), lift off the top, and scoop out the paste. It can be enjoyed at room temperature or warmed in the oven!
