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A hard vintage sheep cheese containing a hint of native Mountain Pepper berry. Aged over 12 months with a natural rind, the pepper gives a fresh eucalyptus aroma that elevates the sharp crisp of the firm cheese. Made from spring milk grown in the hills up-stream from the small valley township of Kongwak, overshadowed by a hilltop bushland reserve. Only a powerful cheese like this deserves such a namesake. Matches well with Tea, which neutralises peppery notes.
Region: South Gippsland, Victoria
Milk: Sheep
Size: 250g wedge cut to order
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