CHEESE BOX 37 –

JULY 22

Welcome to our Cheese box 37 – July 22! 

Cheese and Beer?

We’ve talked before about how the artisan cheese and craft beer matching events we run are very popular. One of our founders has written about these in the latest edition of www.goatandsheepmilk.co.nz . We’d love to know what your favourite cheese and beer matches are, feel free to email us or share on our social media.

SANDON – FROM THE MOOODY COW

Named after a small town in Essex, England, the Sandon is an absolute treat! The paste is smooth and creamy and redolent of mushrooms and general earthiness, and the white rind is dusted with ash. It’s a cow’s milk version of their fabulous The Nag. It looks spectacular. Find the best bottle of Marlborough bubbly you can afford and enjoy on some crusty white artisan bread.

Region: Malborough. Type of milk: cow.

CURADO – FROM THORVALD

Curado originated in Spain and is similar to the more-famous Manchego style. This version made in Nelson by David, Sue and their team has a lovely gentle but distinctive flavour. Match it with a Tempranillo (or Merlot) or a brown ale, and blueberry jam or quince paste.

Region: Nelson. Type of milk: sheep.

HALLOUMI – FROM TAIBA CHEESE

There is lots of halloumi on the market, but we believe you’ll enjoy this handcrafted version from the good people at Taiba, which draws from traditional Mediterranean cheese making techniques. It goes well with a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot gris or a light lager. Fry some and jumble it with harissa, capsicums, aubergine and hummus for a winter treat.

Region: Auckland. Type of milk: cow.

BLUE RHAPSODY – FROM CARTWHEEL CREAMERY

One of the best blue cheeses produced in Aotearoa by Jill, Adrian and their team. We can’t stop ourselves featuring it regularly because, well, we want to eat more of it. It’s perfectly balanced, stunning flavour, soft and creamy. Try it with a Syrah or a brown ale and some pecans.

Region: Manawatu. Type of milk: cow.