Tasting Notes
Capra Cheese ~ Farmhouse producers of quality, organic, handcrafted goat’s cheeses
The Capra Cheese range currently offers six distinct varieties of Goat's Cheese:
FRESCO ~Fromage Blanc/Fromage Frais
This soft, fresh goat's milk curd is light and creamy with a subtle lactic sweetness. Fresco is deliciously moist and fluffy, and exhibits floral overtones with a refreshing acidity.
Available salted or unsalted in 100g or 250g tubs.
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW*
ALLEGRO~Fresh firm Chèvre
Thisfirm, fresh goat's cheeseis creamy and gently acidic, with a dense and sensuous texture. Its slight citrus tang and delicately clean finish make it a delight to savour.
Available in barrel shapes (170g).
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW*
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW CHEESEMAKER’S COMP*
*CHAMPION CHEESE - 2010 DIAA VIC DAIRY COMP*
*HIGHEST SCORING NON-BOVINE PRODUCT - 2010 DIAA AUST COMP*
*GOLD MEDAL 2010 DIAA VIC DAIRY COMP*
*GOLD MEDAL 2010 DIAA AUST COMP*
*GOLD MEDALS - 2008 & 2007 ASCA CHEESE SHOWS*
*AUST. GRAND DAIRY AWARD 2008 FINALIST*
*SILVER MEDALS 2009 & 2008 DIAA VIC DAIRY COMPS*
*SILVER MEDALS 2009 & 2008 DIAA AUST COMPS*
MOUNTAIN ASH~Fresh ash-coated pyramid
This traditional French-style pyramid is a deliciously fresh cheese with a delicate sweetness, that is balanced by it’s gentle acidity. Its elegant ash coating (or ‘sel noir’ ~ meaning black salt) forms a natural rind and neutralizes the acidity of the cheese’s surface.
Available in pyramid shapes (190g).
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW*
*GOLD MEDAL - 2007 ASCA CHEESE SHOW*
*SILVER MEDALS 2008, 2009, 2010 DIAA VIC DAIRY COMPS*
*SILVER MEDALS 2008, 2009, 2010 DIAA AUST COMPS*
CAMEO~Mature ashed & white mould cheese
Cameo is an exquisite, robust goat’s milk cheese that is lightly ashed, then matured to form a naturalwhite mould rind. It is aromatic, intense and slightly sweet, with a lingering mouthfeel, a hint of blue tones and a creamy texture.
Available in barrel shapes (120g).
VELVET~Mature white mould cheese
Capra’s signature cheese is a carefully matured, French-style barrel with a white mould rind. When young, this cheese is nutty, with a mushroomy aroma and subtle suggestions of truffle. Aged, it develops a sweet, full-bodied richness.
Available in barrel shapes (110g).
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW*
*GOLD MEDAL - 2008 ASCA CHEESE SHOW*
SERENADE ~Mature heart-shaped cheese
Capra’s stunning heart-shaped cheese has a velvety, white mould rind with a striking ash layer that runs through the centre of the cheese. Serenade is smooth and rich, with complex cheddar and blue overtones and a heady hint of spiciness when fully mature.
Available in heart shapes (120g).
*SILVER MEDAL 2011 SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW*
‘Mia Mia Farm' - the home of Capra Cheese, is situated in East Gippsland, on 87 acres of undulating granite foothills, nestled between Mount Lookout and Mount Taylor, just north of Bairnsdale. All milk comes from the farm, so these are true farmhouse cheeses, handmade on the farm from 100% certified organic goat's milk. (Certified Organic by O.G.A. No. 1045A & 1045P)
Emma-Lee and Matthew Gurnsey have developed their organic herd to produce healthy, free-ranging goats that supply top quality milk for their range of award-winning cheeses. The goat herd has access to a wide range of predominantly native grasses, herbs and shrubs, reminiscent of their natural feeding habits.
Capra Cheese has a purpose-built cheesemaking facility on-farm, which ensures only the freshest possible milk is used for every cheese. The cheese reflects the specific local character of the one farm and one herd.
All cheeses are free of preservatives, and are made using vegetarian, non-GMO rennet. The curds are carefully hand-ladled to ensure the delicate curd matrix is not broken, and are left to drain gently under their own weight in the traditional French style. Only the finest sea salt is used in the Capra Cheese range, and care is taken not to oversalt the cheeses.
The farm is family owned and operated, and is run as a self-sufficient and sustainable enterprise. ‘Mia Mia Farm’ is also committed to supporting a dynamic and diverse population of native flora and fauna, and actively incorporates these conservation values into a harmonious organic farming operation.
The integrity of this business and the owner’s respect for the land, the environment and the health and well-being of their goats is evident in the fine quality of the Capra Cheese range.
For further enquiries contact Capra Cheese on
(03) 5156 9312 or
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Generally much lower in fat and kilojoules than traditional cow’s milk cheeses, goat’s cheese also contains significant amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals. Cheeses made from organicgoat’s milk are typically higher in potassium, Vitamin A, thiamine and niacin.
And because Capra Organic Goat’s Cheese is more easily digested, for those with lactose intolerance, it is an excellent alternative.
Being certified organic is a quality guarantee for you, the consumer, that our product contains absolutely no chemical residues, whether it be from fertilizers, herbicides, drenches, GMO’s or hormones. You can be sure our cheese is made from only the freshest, pure organic goat’s milk.
You can find the Capra Cheese range at these Farmer’s Markets and quality outlets:
Farmer’s Markets include:
1st Saturday of the month:
East Gippsland Farmer’s Market, Bairnsdale
2nd Saturday of the month:
Metung Farmer’s Market, Metung
3rd Sunday of the month:
Inverloch Farmer’s Market, Inverloch
Last Saturday of the month:
Capital Region Farmer’s Market, Canberra
Last Sunday of the month:
Southside Farmer’s Market, Canberra
Retail Outlets include:
Sydney (CBD)GPO Cheese & Wine Room
Sydney (Pyrmont)Blackwattle Deli
Sydney (Mosman)The Cheese Shop
A.C.T. (Nth Lyneham)Choku Bai Jo
A.C.T. (Curtin)Choku Bai Jo
A.C.T. (Griffith)Mountain Creek Wholefoods
Hawthorn EastOrganic Matters Food & Wine
KewLeo’s Fine Food & Wines
Prahran MarketThe Cheese Shop Deli
Queen Vic Market Curds & Whey
Warragul Lean & Green
Yarragon Gippsland Food & Wine
KoonwarraPaddlewheel
SaleDeli Chi Chi
Bairnsdale David Lucke’s Market
Bairnsdale Wholefoods