From the Pays Basque region of France, this hard cheese takes its name from the shape of a local mountain, the profile of which is reminiscent of Napoleon. Matured for six months, Brebis Napoleon is made from the milk of sheep that graze the high meadows of the Pyrenees. It is ivory in colour with a mottled brown rind. Its flavour is sweet and nutty with fresh grassy tones and pairs well with full-bodied red wines. Read more
£13.75
Our artisan Manchego is produced in the heart of La Mancha, Spain. This DOP status cheese is made in the traditional way with raw milk from Spain’s most iconic breed of sheep, the Manchega. Our Manchego is a young, fresh variety. Firm and compact in texture, its flavour is reminiscent of dried fruits and roasted nuts with acidic notes of green olives. Marinate in fruity Spanish olive oil for tapas. Read more
£8.25
Pavé Cobble is a soft lactic-style sheep's cheese from the cheese-making wizards at White Lake Cheese in Somerset. With its truncated pyramid shape and ash coating its appearance is reminiscent of the European cobbled streets from which it takes its name. Bright white under its natural rind, this soft and silky cheese coats your mouth with creaminess and a delicate hint of tangy citrus. Pavé Cobble tastes sublime with a touch of sweet chilli jam to cut through its velvety texture. Read more
£11.00
Picos de Europa, also known as Queso de Valdeon, is a semi-soft blue-veined cheese with PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status from the province of Leon in northern Spain. This unique cheese, made from a blend of pasteurised cow’s and goat’s milk, is wrapped in maple and chestnut leaves after being matured for around six weeks. Similar in strength and saltiness to French Roquefort, we love its caramelised aroma and intense piquant flavour. Read more
£7.75
Sweet, curvy and slightly nutty, this cheese is intriguingly named after a lady of similar personality! Rachel is a unique goat's cheese made by White Lake Cheese in Somerset. Washed in brine to develop a smooth, supple texture, it is medium strength in flavour. Well rounded and rich, you'll find this cheese is not overly goaty and finishes with lingering sweet notes. Read more
£10.90
Mellow with lingering nutty flavours, Rustler is a ewe's milk version of the goat's cheese Rachel. Brine washed to develop its orangey-brown rind often spotted with bright natural moulds, and an exceptionally smooth texture, Rustler is then matured for three months for hints of caramel to evolve. It is delicious with a slice of quince or medlar fruit cheese. Read more
£11.25
Spenwood is a hard, pressed cheese made from unpasteurised ewes' milk. Reminiscent of Pecorino, its pale yellow paste has a smooth, dense texture and a sweet, slightly nutty flavour. Spenwood is produced by Anne Wigmore of Village Maid Cheese, based near Spencer Wood in Berkshire, from where this cheese takes its name. Matured for six months, it is perfect for grating over pasta or risotto. Spenwood won Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards 2017. Read more
£11.25
Wigmore is a sweet semi-soft brie style cheese made from unpasteurised ewes' milk. Maker Anne Wigmore founded Village Maid Cheese in Berkshire in 1986 and has won many awards since: Wigmore achieved a gold medal at the British Cheese Awards 2016. Its pale paste is dense and creamy in texture. It has a rich, complex flavour which is fruity as well as sweet. Ripened for eight weeks, its bloomy natural rind darkens as the cheese matures. Read more
£10.65
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