Top 3 Australian Semi-soft Cheeses

Maffra Cheese Company is an Australian dairy producer known for its award-winning cheddar cheeses. Founded by Ferial Zekiman, the company operates in Gippsland, Victoria, where it benefits from the region's rich pastures. Maffra's Maturation Cellar, where their cheese is aged, plays a crucial role in developing the texture and flavors characteristic of their products. The company has garnered several awards at national and international cheese competitions.Expand

Driftwood is an Australian cheese hailing from Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, where it’s produced by BoatShed Cheese. This semi-soft cheese is made from goat’s milk and it can be eaten young or matured. Underneath its ash-coated rind, the texture is smooth, becoming oozy after the maturation process. The aromas are mild, while the flavors are creamy. Expand

Riverine Blue is an Australian cheese hailing from Fish Creek, Victoria. The cheese is made from pasteurized water buffalo’s milk and it’s left to age for 3 months before consumption. The texture of this blue cheese is smooth, rich, creamy, and velvety, with pockets of blue mold, while the flavors are soft and balanced with gently acidic and savory notes. It’s recommended to pair Riverine Blue with dry white wines or light red wines. Serve it with fresh pears, figs, and apples.Expand

Roaring Forties Blue is an Australian cheese produced by King Island Dairy from King Island. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's named after the Roaring 40's winds that whip around the island at more than 100km per hour. This blue cheese has a waxed rind, and underneath it the texture is smooth and creamy. The aromas are rich, while the flavors are sweet, nutty, and fruity, with a great aftertaste. It's recommended to serve the cheese with muscatel grapes, fig paste, pecan nuts, fresh pears, or a crusty baguette. Roaring Forties Blue can also be added to pasta dishes, salads, and pizzas. Interestingly, the cheese was awarded Grand Champion Blue Cheese at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards in 2019.Expand