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Curated Range of Australian Cheese

When we established RIPE, based on the philosophy of selecting Australia's best cheese, we had no idea how challenging that would be...there are so many amazing artisan cheesemakers in this country we were just spoiled for choice. So this is just the beginning of our ongoing journey to continue to find and present to you the best of Australia.

No. of Australian cheesemakers we have supported since 29 Nov 2019

26

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Accolade(s)

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Annie Baxter

Shaw River

VIC

Multi award winning pecorino/romano style cheese. Popular as a table cheese for use in cooking in place of parmesan. Annie is a handcrafted cooked curd cheese, aged for over 12mths.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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2017 Gold @ International Cheese Awards

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Ash Triple Cream

Woombye Cheese

QLD

Created using the Triple Cream Brie, the Ash Brie is carefully rolled in ash – resulting a striking black and white appearance in addition to the rich and creamy centre.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

White Mould

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2020 Champion White Mould Cheese @ Australian Grand Dairy Awards

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Bay of Fires Clothbound Cheddar

Bay of Fires

TAS

The Cheddar is made using traditional methods the family has used for generations. It is not released before 12 months of age, with some needing 14 months. Whilst maturing on pine boards, it is hand turned and rubbed about every 3 weeks, this gives the cheese its distinctive flavour.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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2018 Gold Medal @ Royal Hobart Fine Foods

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Bellbird Blue

PowerHouse Cheese

VIC

Crumbly, complex, vibrant and strong blue that is best enjoyed with a robust spicy red.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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N/A

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Blackall Gold

Woombye Cheese

QLD

Surprisingly mild when young but develops a more robust flavour as it ripens. A unique and delicious cheese.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Washed Rind

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2019 Silver @ Dairy Industry Association of Australia

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Blackburn Blue

PowerHouse Cheese

VIC

Semi-soft blue with added cream that reduces the sharpness of the Roquefort mould. The mild, salty and creamy flavours pairs with white.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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N/A

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Bolte's Bonanza

Apostle Whey

VIC

Moist with beautiful creamy texture and salt crystals through the pate. Earthy and rich in umami flavour.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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Silver Medal @ World Cheese Awards Nantwich 2019

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Brigid's Well

Holy Goat

VIC

Ash covered ring with a wrinkly rind, creamy texture and amazing depth of flavour. It intensifies further as it ages.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Soft Goat

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2020 Silver Medal @ Sydney Royal Show

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Buffalo Brie

Berrys Creek

VIC

Luscious, fatty and creamy with a slight tang from the buffalo milk.

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Accolade(s)

Type

White Mould

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N/A

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Camembert

Woombye Cheese

QLD

Soft and smooth, our Camembert presents a beautifully white bloom on the outside and a creamy, mild and silky center.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

White Mould

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2018 Gold @ Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS)

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Cloth-aged Cheddar

Maffra Cheese

VIC

Sweet upfront notes with complex after tones, and is matured to an optimal age of between 15 months to two years sleeping peacefully in the temperature-controlled maturing rooms on the farm. The cheese is ripened under cloth to allow for a thin rind to form.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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2015 Best Australian Cheese, @ International Cheese Awards, Nantwich UK

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Extravagant

L'Artisan Cheese

VIC

Decadent organic triple cream cheese with a fluffy white mould and creamy paste in the style of the French Brillat-Savarin.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

White Mould

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N/A

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Fermier

L'Artisan Cheese

VIC

Organic French-style morbier with ash in the centre. Buttery, well-rounded flavour with a slight nutty finish,

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Semi-hard

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N/A

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Goat Cheddar

Pyengana Dairy

TAS

Balance of goaty, sharp and full-flavoured cheddar that's been handcrafted and matured in cloth for 18months+.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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N/A

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Kongwak Reserve

Prom Country

VIC

Aged over 12 months, sweet cheese with the distinctive flavour of sheep milk, gently spiced with locally grown native mountain pepperberries.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Semi-hard

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N/A

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La Dame (4 Year Aged)

Barossa Cheese

S.A.

A rare, semi-hard goat milk cheese matured to mellow and develop complex characters with a bready, yeasty nose, flaky texture and a savoury, nutty finish. Enjoy with an aged Riesling.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Alpine

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2019 Silver @ SA Dairy Awards, Royal Adelaide Show

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La Luna

Holy Goat

VIC

A slightly denser paste with a yeast based rind. Its flavour is a little goaty, tangy and peppery. Made with pasteurised organic goats milk and vegetarian rennet.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Soft Goat

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Too many

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Le Rouge

L'Artisan Cheese

VIC

Organic cheese with orange rind and dense paste that breaks down to a rich and gooey texture. Perfect for those who prefer a strong aroma and flavour.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Washed Rind

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N/A

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Monforte (Raw Milk)

Section 28

S.A.

Raw milk (unpasteurised), semi-hard cheese with a complex, but not overpowering flavour. It has an initially sweet, milky and fruity taste, that is balanced by emerging brothy and roasted nut flavours with a subtle earthy undertone.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Semi-hard

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2018 Champion Cheese, Semi-hard/Eye Cheese Category @ Grand Dairy Awards

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Mountain Goat

Redhill Cheese

VIC

Moist and delicate goat blue with pronounced full floral flavours. Serve with fruit and nuts. Pair with a dessert wine or craft beer.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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N/A

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Nectar

Holy Goat

VIC

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Washed with native brevi linens & Holy Goat flora that allows the cheese to develop its natural rind. Interior is smooth & dense with complex nutty flavours.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Washed Semi-hard

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Oak Blue

Berrys Creek

VIC

A recipe after a gorgonzola style, this cheese has a lingering, full mouth assault on the senses. Heavily veined and aged for 3 months.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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2020 Grand Cheese Champion @ Australian Grand Dairy Award

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Organic Parmesan

Symons Organic

VIC

Matured more than 12 months to allow its flavour to fully develop with a traditional 'grana' texture and a clean, sweet, lingering flavour.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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N/A

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Raclette (Raw Milk)

Section 28

S. A.

Aromatic with a smooth texture. Interior is dotted with small eyes & flavour is buttery, savoury and nutty. Aroma and flavour intensifies as it melts.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Alpine

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N/A

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Riverine Blue

Berrys Creek

VIC

Rich buffalo milk with blue mould delivering a soft creamy mouth feel with savoury flavours that finishes with a lingering lactic sweetness.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Blue

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Best AUS Cheese @ World Cheese Awards Nantwich 2019

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Spilt Milk

Kris Lloyd

S.A.

Created to support dairy farmers and other S.A. businesses. Peasant style cheese made with 100% S.A. goat milk and washed in vintage cider.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Washed Semi-hard

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N/A

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Sunsmoke

BoatShed Cheese

VIC

Young and lightly smoked cheddar is brined in Smoked Spanish paprika giving the cheese a rich, smooth and smokey flavour and a gorgeous mahogany rind.

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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N/A

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Traditional Cloth Matured Cheddar

Pyengana Dairy

TAS

Traditional English-style clothbound cheddar with crumbly character. The flavour is deep and buttery with a well balanced tang to finish.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

Hard

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2018 Gold @ DIAA Australian Dairy Product Competition

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Triple Cream Brie

Coal River Farm

TAS

Robust, full flavour, full of cream with a snowy rind. As it matures mottling will be its thing and that is when it is truly at its creamiest best.

Milk Source

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Accolade(s)

Type

White Mould

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N/A

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