Menu
Browse groceries
Katikati, New Zealand
The owners of Mount Eliza Cheese, Jill, and Chris Whalley are visionaries and incredible cheesemakers.
They pushed the boundaries and brought raw milk cheesemaking back to New Zealand. In 2015, more than four years after their initial application, they won approval to launch their first unpasteurized cheese – a fine-tasting, cloth-bound Red Leicester. There are only 3 other raw milk cheesemakers in NZ.
In Chris’s words “Raw milk retains all the microflora that adds to the character and flavour of the cheese. We’re not killing enzymes or denaturing the proteins unnecessarily so it helps with texture and flavour.”
The science comes easily to Chris. An industrial chemist by trade and an artisan by nature, he’s found his niche in a craft that melds technology and tradition in equal measure. We think they make some of the best cheddar in the country, but don’t take our word for it, try some next time you are at The Junction.
Showing all 2 results
There are currently no items in your bag. Please visit the shop to add items.