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...show allMaffra Aged Rinded CheddarThe award-winning Maffra Aged Rinded Cheddar exhibits the classic cheddar flavour profile: sweet and rich up front notes with complex after tones. The texture is moist, and slightly crumbly. Each cheese is ripened under cloth to allow a thin rind to form and carefully matured to its optimal age. The average age of Maffra's Aged Rinded Cheddar is 18 months to two years.
Maffra Mature CheddarMade using the spring milk from a single herd of Holstein Friesians, Maffra Mature Cheddar embodies the richness of Gippsland's dairy country. Maffra Mature Cheddar is matured to a distinctive smooth flavour, with peak maturity between 12 and 18 months.
Maffra Peppercorn CheddarUsing our handmade cheddar as a base, the cracked and whole peppercorns provide spice to contrast the creaminess of the cheese. Not surprisingly, Maffra Peppercorn Cheddar is a magnificent accompaniment to the big Australian red wines.
Maffra Garlic CheddarOur young, creamy cheddar is infused with fresh garlic, imbuing it with a spicy aroma. The 'up front' notes of garlic give Maffra Garlic Cheddar a wonderful flavour profile.
Maffra CheshireOur young Cheshire exhibits mellow and slightly salty characteristics. As it ages, it develops a sharp flavour and crumbly body. Maffra Cheshire goes well with a Ploughman's Lunch. Any light red wine is a good accompaniment or, alternatively a crisp Chardonnay provides a good contrast to the slight tartness of the cheese.
Maffra WensleydaleWensleydale is a young cheese with a crumbly, moist texture and lemony flavour. It is traditionally served with plum pudding but is also a great accompaniment to fresh fruit or apple pie, and a sweet dessert wine.
Maffra Red LeicesterMaffra Red Leicester has a tightly knit texture and buttery, mellow flavour. The cheese takes its colour from a natural dye found in the seeds of the South American Annatto plant. Try serving with celery, fig jam and a dry white.
Maffra Dargo WalnutMade to a traditional Red Leicester recipe and infused with crushed walnuts, Maffra Dargo Walnut has a sweet, nutty flavour with a firm, slightly flaky texture. The oil from the walnuts gradually permeates the curd resulting in a striking marbled effect. This is a wonderful dessert cheese particularly if served with poached pears or preserved figs and a chilled Chenin Blanc.
Maffra Sage DerbyExhibiting a texture similar to cheddar, with a firm, compressed body, Maffra Sage Derby has a creamy aftertaste well complemented by the gentle overtones of crushed sage leaves. Sage Derby is superb melted over toast with a poached egg.
Maffra Glenmaggie BlueNamed after the nearby Lake Glenmaggie, Maffra Glenmaggie Blue is a blue vein cheese with a firm, creamy texture and sharp bite, closely resembling young Stilton. With age, the cheese undergoes a characteristic 'break down', resulting in a softer, smoother texture and sweeter flavour.
Maffra Wensleydale BlueThis is a firm, sweet blue cheese with a hint of tang reminiscent of Wensleydale.
Maffra BrieMaffra Brie is handmade using traditional techniques. Based on the Normandy Brie, it breaks down with age to reveal its true earthy flavours. This style of Brie is a rare commodity in Australia today, with only a few cheese makers producing the traditional product.
Maffra Epicurean FettaMarinated in oil, garlic, herbs and spices, Maffra Epicurean Fetta is mild, creamy and has a relatively low salt content compared to other fettas. Serve on top of a salad, with oven-baked vegetables or with fresh crusty bread to soak up the oil. 'ASCA' stands for Australian Specialist Cheesemakers' Association. |
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