Top 3 Local Goat Cheeses
in Somerset

White Lake Cheese is located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, where it specializes in producing a variety of artisan cheeses. The company utilizes milk from both goats and sheep to craft its cheeses. White Lake Cheese has gained recognition for its innovative approach to cheesemaking and its commitment to quality.Expand

Lubborn Cheese is based in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, England, specializing in soft cheeses. They are known for producing the award-winning Somerset Brie and Somerset Camembert. The company operates in a rural setting, utilizing the rich local milk produced by the region's dairy farms.Expand

Capricorn Somerset Goat Cheese is a traditional cheese hailing from Somerset. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it ripens from the outside towards the center as it ages. This soft cheese has a bloomy rind that's been sprayed with salt during the maturation process. Underneath it, the texture is firm, smooth, creamy, and crumbly. The aromas are clean, while the flavor is nutty, creamy, mild, and well-rounded. It's recommended to pair Capricorn Somerset Goat Cheese with dry white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc. The cheese is often served with figs and crackers, and it's sometimes used in salads.Expand

Wellesley is an English cheese hailing from Stawley, where it's produced by Caroline and Will Atkinson. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and the wheels are left to mature for up to 6 months. Underneath its washed rind, the texture is firm and crumbly. The aroma is grassy, while the flavors are nutty, sweet, and slightly acidic.Expand

Stawley is an English cheese produced by Caroline and Will Atkinson near Somerset. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and has a mold-ripened wrinkly rind. It matures for 4 to 6 weeks, although it can be consumed when it's just 10 days old. The aromas are nutty and mushroomy and the texture is smooth, firm, fudgy, and dense. The flavors are herbal, honey-like, sweet, and almost hoppy, although not overwhelmingly. It's recommended to serve it with honey or English cherries and pair it with a glass of cool Riesling.Expand