Washed Rind

Allow a minimum of half an hour at room temperature prior to serving a washed rind cheese. Keep the accompaniments simple as the flavour of the cheese is quite complex. To encourage first time users of washed rinds, it is recommended to taste only the centre of the cheese without the rind. The flesh is sweet and nutty and there is no hint of the wildness of the rind.

Enjoy Washed Rind cheese with:

toasted fruit bread or rye
hazelnuts
apples

sultanas
pears

Selection

A washed rind cheese that doesn't smell suggests it is low in flavour and is yet to ripen
The riper the cheese is, the stronger it will smell
While the aroma may seem strong, the flavour will be mild and subtle
Look for a red/orange rind with an earthy barnyard aroma. When cut, a washed rind should ooze or bulge

Storage

Store the cheese in its original wrapper or in waxed greaseproof paper
Keep it in the warmest part of the refrigerator
Freezing is not recommended
Depending on its level of maturity washed rind cheese will store for one to four weeks

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WHITE WINES

Sparkling

Croser NV

Grenache

St Hallett 'GST'

RED WINES

Pinot Noir

Stonier Pinot Noir

Shiraz

St Hallett Faith Shiraz