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Cornish Yarg

Price range: £28.00 through £85.00

Made by hand, wrapped by nature. Delicate and complex, Cornish Yarg is a Caerphilly style, semi-hard cheese, encased in stinging nettles.

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About

A moment of greatness for the humble nettle.

The origin of Cornish Yarg began with Alan Gray in 1984, who found a 16th century cheesemaking recipe in his attic. After a few trials, a new cheese emerged – Yarg. Inspiration for the name came from spelling ‘Gray’ backwards.

Fast forward 40 years, Lynher Dairy is the only maker of Cornish Yarg and its iconic nettle covering.

Made by hand, Cornish Yarg develops naturally occurring moulds, forming a bloomy tapestry amongst the nettle leaves.

 

Allergy advice: contains cow’s milk (pasteurised)

Suitable for vegetarians.

Profile

Milk Pasteurised cow’s milk

Maturation 4-6 weeks

Aroma Delicate, lactic and mushroomy.

Texture Slightly open and cumbly core, creamy under the rind as it matures.

Flavour Lactic, creamy, buttery, delicate but complex.

Pairings

Pears, quince, a fruity white wine such as a Riesling.

Storage Tips

Wrap in wax paper, store below 8 degrees, serve at room temperature.

Whole truckles of Yarg have a use-by of 6 weeks from despatch date. We recommend turning your cheese once a week to prevent a soggy bottom.

Once cut, enjoy within 10 days.

 

 

Awards

Gold – Global Cheese Awards 2024

Three stars – Great Taste Awards 2024

Gold – Taste of the West 2024

Silver – British Cheese Awards 2024

Gold – Taste of the West 2022

Gold – Taste of the West 2020

Gold – World Cheese Awards 2018

Gold – British Cheese Awards 2017

Best English Cheese – International Cheese Awards 2012

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