> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fromag.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reviews

> Log and share your cheese tasting experiences with the community.

Reviews are how the Fromag.io community builds collective knowledge about artisan cheese. Share what you tasted, how it paired, and what made it memorable.

## Writing a Review

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the cheese">
    Search for the cheese in the [Cheese Library](/features/cheese-library).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Write Review">
    Open the cheese detail page and tap the **Write Review** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your rating and notes">
    Fill in the required fields and any optional details you'd like to share.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Review Fields

| Field             | Required                |
| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
| Star rating (1–5) | Yes                     |
| Review            | No                      |
| Photo             | No                      |
| Privacy setting   | No (defaults to public) |

## Writing a Great Review

Engage all your senses when describing a cheese:

* **Experience** — where did you have it, and what does it remind you of?
* **Aroma** — earthy, floral, pungent, milky?
* **Flavor** — nutty, sharp, buttery, tangy?
* **Texture** — creamy, crumbly, firm, supple?
* **Pairings** — what wines, beers, jams, or breads complement it?

<Tip>
  Try the "like with like" principle — cheeses and beverages from the same region often pair naturally. For example, a Gruyère from the Swiss Alps pairs beautifully with Chasselas, a crisp white wine from the same Western Alpine area.
</Tip>

<Note>
  The best reviews tell a story, not just a tasting record. For example: *"We bought this in San Sebastián and it's the best Basque cheese I've ever eaten. It reminds me of warm summers and long siestas."*
</Note>

## Managing Your Reviews

* **Edit** — update any review at any time
* **Delete** — permanently remove a review
* **Make private** — hide a review from the public feed while keeping it in your personal history

## Community Feed

Public reviews from people you follow appear in the **For You** section of your home feed. You can like and comment on reviews from your Buddies.