Cheese Flashcards
Le Conquerant Camembert
Origin: Normandy France Classification: artisan Milk Source: Cow Fat Content: 32% Type: White Mould Aprox Age: 4-6 weeks
Unpasteurized milk
Aromatic hints of wet straw, brassica and apples.
Soft cheese
Mauri Bontazola
Origin: Lombardy, Italy Classification: Co-operative Milk Source: Cow Fat Content: 48% in dry matter Type: Blue Mould Aprox Age: 3 months
Sweet and creamy version of Gorgonzola
Made from mixture of both morning and evening milk.
Made by hand and matures in underground cellars
Hand salted and then supported by wrap of wooden slats.
Moulds develop a fruity sweetness
Jean Faup Chevre
Origin: Pyrènèes, France Classification: artisan Milk Source: Goat Fat Content: 45% Type: Hard Cooked Aprox Age: 3 months
Hand ladled curds.
Washed for 8 days in a brine solution before being matured in damp cellars for a min of 3 months.
Onetik Chabrin
Origin: Basque, France Classification: Cooperative Milk Source: Goat Fat Content: 50% in dry matter Type: Semi Hard Aprox Age: 2-4 months
Southern France
Naturally- rinsed pressed cheese
Mild, sweet and nutty overtones.
Wine match: Sancerre or Chenin Blanc
Rouzaire Brie De Nangis
Origin: Ile de France, France Classification: artisan Milk Source: Cow Fat Content: 50% in dry matter Type: White Mould Aprox Age: 6 weeks
White mould cheese
Protected by a poplar wood box as it matures, it develops a yeasty rippled rind and soft rich unctuous texture.
Blue des Basques
Origin: Pyrenees, France Classification: artisan Milk Source: Ewe Fat Content: 45% Type: Blue Mould Aprox Age: 6 months
Only available on very seasonable basis. Made during lamb season (early spring to late summer)
Nutty texture, slightly sweet floral aftertaste
Vella Dry Monterey Jack
Origin: Sonoma, California Classification: artisan Milk Source: Cow Fat Content: Type: Hard Aprox Age: 8-10 months
Firm, dry, similar to a Reggiano.
Toasty caramel and mild nuttiness are predominant flavours.
Berry’s Creek Buffalo Blue
Origin: South Gippsland, Victoria Classification: artisan Milk Source: Water Buffalo Fat Content: Type: Blue Aprox Age: 2 months
Small herd of 41 buffalo. Secret blend of cultures.
Complex, savoury flavours and a buttery texture
Served with candy fennel and orange
Idiazabal
Origin: Basque Country, Spain Classification: artisan Milk Source: Sheep Fat Content: 45-50% Type: Semi Hard Aprox Age: 6 months
Traditional shepherds cheese only produced during the spring and early summer
Lightly smoked after maturation.
Le Dauphin
Origin: Rurgundy and Rhône Alpes Classification: artisan Milk Source: Cow Fat Content: Type: Aprox Age:
Yarra Valley Bullseye Cheddar
18 month, roasted grapes and grapefruit jam
Milwaukee Goats Milk Camembert
With PX raisins and fruit bread.
