Wrinkles don’t get much sexier
Skyla is a goat’s milk cheese made by Holy Goat Cheese in Sutton Grange, Victoria.
Carla Meurs and Anne-Marie Monda established Holy Goat Cheese in 1999. After spending 12 months working on farms around Europe in the early 90’s, the couple returned to Australia.
Eventually, they purchased Sutton Grange Organic Farm and promptly set up a small dairy facility.
Best of both worlds
From the start, the farm’s small herd of 120 Saanen and British Alpine goats (of which 80 are milked) has been free to roam. As a result, they have access to an incredible variety of local grasses and shrubs to feed on. Unsurprisingly, they produce a high quality sweet milk which is perfect for cheese making.
In the dairy factory, Carla and Anne-Marie make both fresh and matured goat’s milk cheeses. Their amazing range includes that award winning, La Luna and Nectar.
Moreover, Skyla is one of their mature cheeses. They make in a small log shape and cover the surface with a mould called Geotrichum candidum which produces a trademark wrinkly ivory rind. Underneath, it has a pristine white pâte with a creamy soft texture and mild fresh flavours.
How to pair Skyla
The sweet and citrusy flavour is beautifully contrasted with savoury activated charcoal crispbreads and homemade Italian salami.
If you prefer a sweet pairing, quince paste will perfectly complement this fine chèvre. Wash it all down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc
