Ford Farm Cheesemakers
Coastal Rugged Mature Cheddar
England
The Coastal Rugged Mature Cheddar is aged for up to fifteen months which creates a rich and intense flavor, but the culture used also adds a contrasting subtle, sweet, top note. From time to time, you may encounter a characteristic “crunch” when you bite into this cheddar, from the calcium lactate crystals which form naturally as the cheddar ages.
WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
A traditional cider would be many a local choice to partner the rugged, rich flavors of Coastal Cheddar, or a medium-bodied red wine such as a Syrah, Grenache or Mourvèdre. Treat yourself to this recipe for Classic Cheese Souffle with Coastal Cheddar>
AWARDS: Coastal is a constant recipient of awards at the leading trade shows across the country, most recently achieving gold medals at the British Cheese Awards and the International Cheese Awards.
WINESTYLES: Fruity
BEERSTYLES: Crisp
Ford Farm Cheesemakers
Oakwood Range Cheddar
England
The Oakwood range starts life in the same way as all of Ford Farm’s West Country Farmhouse cheddars. Each cheddar is made by hand, at their Dairy in the beautiful Dorset countryside, from the highest quality, full-fat milk sourced from local herds that graze the rich pastures of the Ashley Chase Estate and its environs. Once pressed and bandaged, the truckles are left in Ford Farm’s stores for several months, until they reach optimum maturity.
Notes from the Cheesemakers:
Ford Farm has forged a relationship with a local smokehouse where we mature all of our smoked varieties – Oakwood and Dorset Red. It’s a wonderful artisan smokehouse where the process is performed with a huge amount of love, care and attention to detail, to ensure that our cheeses are imbued with just the right amount of smoky flavor to make them deliciously more-ish. Oakwood is yet another of Ford Farm’s multi award-winning brands with it’s rich, full farmhouse flavor, but with the unique addition of a hint of smoldering smokiness.
WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
This rich cheddar with balanced, smoky nuances can handle full flavored white wines. A classic combination would be a Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France. For something different, experiment with a Wheat Beer. Enjoy with this recipe for Chorizo and Oakwood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Burger>
WINESTYLES: Rich
BEERSTYLES: Crisp
About Ford Farm:
Ford Farm has been making cheddar for over 40 years. They are one of the few remaining traditional farmhouse cheddar makers, producing three quarters of the UK volume. All of the processes are performed by hand by their team of expert cheesemakers, from the turning of the curds to the pressing of the cheddars into cylindrical molds, and the bandaging of the molds in cheesecloth. Their brands are consistent medal winners at all major cheese shows each year. Learn more here.
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