Lincolnshire Poacher

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$45.00/Lb

The rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds are the home of Lincolnshire Poacher, a rustic raw cow's milk cheese as similar to the classic English Cheddar as it is to an Alpine Comte. Nestled in between the hills, a herd of Holstein Fresian cows is producing milk year round for this firm, smooth aged cheese. Slowly aged and developing an earthy, stony rind, the Lincolnshire Poacher develops into toasted almonds and fresh grass, with a hint of tangy pineapple fruitiness. During the winter months, this transforms into a smokier, meatier flavor, which begs for a full bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon. This farm cheese will stay on your palate long after you've polished your wedge away.

Unless noted otherwise, Murray's cheeses sold by the lb ship in multiple 0.5 lb increments. To request a whole wheel, please contact the Murray's team at orders@murrayscheese.com at least 72 hours prior to your desired ship date.

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Just the Facts

Country
England
Region
Lincolnshire
Milk Type
Cow
Pasteurization
Raw
Rennet Type
Animal
Age
12-24 months
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    Old World Cabernet: Earthy with aromas of leather, hay, and dark dried fruits. Sometimes a hint of eucalyptus or violet.
    Pair with: Cheese with flavor that can stand up to this big wine. Alpine style cheeses like Comte or Challerhocker and some sweeter blues like Bleu d’Auvergne would make a good match.

    New World Cabernet: Characterized by bold oaky flavors and high levels of tannins. These wines are about as full-bodied as you can get, very jammy with flavors of reduced fruit.
    Pair with: Sweet clothbound cheddar or a Grana style cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano or Podda Classico.

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    Pair with: Mushroomy Brie Fermier or funky, bacony Epoisses are matches made in heaven.


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    Pair with: Earthy tommes like Toma Walser, mellow Fontina, or a lightly aged goat cheese like Leonora.


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    Pair with: Full, fatty flavors. Alpines, cheddars, and Manchego.


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