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  Lourensford Wine Estate
Phone +27.218472333
Fax +27.218470910
eMail info@lourensford.co.za
URL www.lourensford.co.za
Address P.O. Box 16
Somerset West
7129
South Africa

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Phone  +27.218470480
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eMail  info@healeys.co.za
Internet  www.healeys.co.za
Somerset West
NO Large groups welcome    NO Wheelchair access
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Healey's of Troutbrook farm have brought their cheese making skills and passion to the beautiful amphitheatre of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountains, "Lourensford Wine Estate".

This genuine naturally matured, traditional farmhouse cheddar is further enhanced by the natural cave-like environment for its maturation. These natural maturation conditions are one of natures wonders in creating a really noble cheese. There are no flavour enhances, artificial colouring or preservatives.

"Real Cheddar"

Our cheese is made with the best of unpasturized full cream milk, using 11 litres to make a 1kg of mature cheddar. The hand made curds are pressed into traditional 10kg heads and 2.5kg truckles (little wheels) which are wrapped in muslin cloth, greased and placed on racks for maturation. Our cheddar is matured for a minimum of 8 months, our cheesemaker selects certain cheese which is matured for anything up to 2 years resulting in an exceptional cheddar.

From day one of maturation, cheeses are turned regularly and mould growth is encouraged which is an important part of flavour development. Throughout maturation the cheesemaker is looking for a clean, full nutty flavour.

To truly enjoy your farmhouse cheddar, it should be eaten at room temperature. Ideally it should be kept in a cool cupboard or if in a refrigerator, in a ceramic cheese dish. Don't let you cheddar sweat and don't freeze.

This will ensure you enjoy and appreciate this fine cheddar.

Bon Appetit.
 
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