About Markwood
Markwood is a limited edition hard cheese made by Milawa Cheese in Victoria’s King Valley.
In 1988, David Brown purchased the old Milawa Butter Factory and proceeded to transform it into a cheesemaking facility. David and his wife Anne decided that they would make a mild blue cheese inspired by the Northern Italian Gorgonzola.
Thus was born Milawa Cheese and their first product, Milawa Blue. Since then, they have expanded their range to include some of Australia’s most popular cheeses such as King River Gold and Goat Camembert. Moreover, they use both cow’s and goat’s milk to hand-make their small batch artisanal cheeses.
A long maturation
There is something very special about Markwood. This limited edition cheese is made using local cow’s milk. Afterwards, an affineur nurtures the wheels over 24 months to produce a spectacular textured grey rind.
Furthermore, to add to the mystique, you can only find this cheese at the shop attached to their factory.
Flavour guide
Underneath its rugged rind, it has a dense straw-coloured pâte that is surprisingly supple with a buttery mouthfeel.
In summary, this hard cheese has a complex flavour reminiscent of burnt butter. In fact, those notes are even more pronounced near the edible rind.
How to pair Markwood
Try this unique Northeast Victorian cheese with a pear Calvados for an explosion of flavour!
