Pecorino

Winner of the 2024 NZ Specialist Cheesemaker's Association Puhoi Valley Champion of Champions (Boutique)" category, this Pecorino is full of grapefruit acidity and floral tones finishing with a distinct sharpness which swells as the cheese lingers on the palate. Perfect for bringing vibrant flavour to a green salad, or shaved over pasta. This New Zealand Pecorino retains a degree of moisture when compared to the classic Italian Pecorino's or Sardinia. Created with care using sheep milk from James and Kate Clairmonts' small sheep herd farmed in the Tuki Tuki Valley in Hawkes Bay.

Pair with:

A sweet cherry, or berry jam or chutney, to balance the acidity of the cheese.

Wine / Beer match:

Try with a Prosecco or with a beautiful Chianti (Sangiovese) full of red fruit sweetness.