Little, wrinkly and cute as!
Geo is a white-mould soft cheese made by Barossa Valley Cheese Company using pasteurised cow’s milk.
Some 30 years ago, a young South Australian winemaker called Victoria McClurg found herself working in Bourgogne. While exploring the area, she came across a local cheese that would become her all-time favourite, Epoisses.
That perfect balance between depth of aroma and complexity of flavour really struck a chord. Furthermore, the concept of terroir-driven pairing between cheese and wine was intriguing. As a matter of fact, this would inspire the young winemaker to return home to the Barossa Valley and start making cheese.
An amazing range of artisanal cheese
Using milk from the Adelaide Hills, the small team at Barossa Valley Cheese Company handmake an incredible range cheeses. Onsite, they transform the high quality cow’s and goat’s milk into some 25 different cheeses, including Geo.
Underneath its wrinkly delicate off-white Geotrichum candidum rind lies a straw-coloured unctuous pâte with a buttery texture. Moreover, this soft cheese has a sweet aroma and creamy mouthfeel. Furthermore, its flavour is milky with a hint of mushroom.
How to pair Geo
This soft cheese will shine on a cheese platter and can also be spread on warm sourdough bread. Enjoy with a glass of Champagne!
