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Feathertop is a soft goat’s milk cheese made by Tolpuddle Cheese in North East Victoria.
In 2013, Melissa and Donovan Jacka moved to Tarrawingee in search of a country lifestyle. To do so, they left behind their inner city Melbourne life and bought a 50 hectare farm in the region.
Moreover, they named the farm Tolpuddle Farm and built a small dairy onsite to make farmhouse cheese. Actually, the name Tolpuddle was inspired by the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
In the 1830’s, this group of seven English agricultural workers started a union for better working conditions in Dorset. However, the local authorities arrested them for their efforts and sentenced them to penal transportation to New South Wales.
Farmhouse goat’s milk cheeses
On the property, they have a herd of 50 Saanen goats. Actually, Melissa collects fresh milk from their goats every day and takes it to the cheese factory for processing. There, they make a range of artisanal cheeses including their signature cheese, Feathertop.
After adding culture and rennet to the milk, the cheesemaker adds a layer of ash made from citrus leaves from their orchard. After a short maturation period, this soft cheese develops a bloomy white round around a pristine white pâte.
At this age, the cheese has a fresh and subtly smoky aroma. In addition to this, its smooth pâte is creamy and savoury with a touch of goaty tang.
How to pair Feathertop
Enjoy this delectable goat’s milk cheese with a local Pinot Gris
