Vigneron is a soft goat’s milk cheese made by Woodside Cheese in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
What is a vigneron?
A vigneron by definition is a person who cultivates grapes for winemaking. It is a fitting name for this oozy goat’s milk cheese that was developed as a challenge from a local winemaker for Woodside Cheese to make a cheese that marries cheese and wine.
Washed in Chardonnay
At their cheesemaking facility, the cheesemaker wraps young wheels of this cheese in vine leaves.
Actually, they source the leaves from their own vineyard, Coriole, in McLaren Vale. Afterwards, they carefully wash each little wheel with Chardonnay.
A velvety mouthfeel
Vigneron oozes seductively when ripe and has an incredible velvety mouthfeel. Overall, its aroma is fruity and earthy with a delicate savoury flavour that has only the mildest hint of goaty tang.
The edible leaves are slightly crunchy and absorb the qualities of both the wine and the cheese underneath.
This multi award winning cheese is bound to be a crowd-pleaser as it ticks all the boxes from being visually spectacular to having that perfect balance of flavour and texture when ripe.
How to pair Vigneron
Naturally, this cheese will pair well with an unoaked Chardonnay.
