Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. had its best showing yet at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, earning six awards across a range of cheese styles. The results highlight the creamery’s continued commitment to quality and craftsmanship more than 25 years after it first began making cheese.
Held July 7–10 in Louisville, Kentucky, the ACS competition is one of the country’s most respected blind tastings. Every entry is judged anonymously by industry professionals, with cheeses evaluated on flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance.
2026 ACS Award Winners
- Original Blue – 1st Place, Rindless Blue Veined
- Young Gouda – 1st Place, Dutch Style Aged up to Nine Months
- TomaRashi – 1st Place, American Original with Flavor Added
- Brie – 2nd Place, Soft Ripened Bloomy Rind
- TomaProvence – 2nd Place, American Original with Flavor Added
- TomaTruffle – 2nd Place (Tie), American Original with Flavor Added
The awards span nearly every corner of the Point Reyes lineup, from its flagship Original Blue to its creamy Brie, buttery Young Gouda, and the flavor-packed Toma collection. One standout was TomaRashi, which returned to the top of the podium with a first-place finish, reflecting the team’s continued refinement of its flavor-added cheeses.
Because ACS judging is conducted entirely blind, these honors recognize what matters most: exceptional cheesemaking. For Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., six awards mark a record-setting year—and another reminder that quality, consistency, and innovation continue to define one of California’s most celebrated creameries.