Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show - and 300 handcrafted cheeses comes to Crown
Despite the ever growing array of diets and weight loss regimes out there, the highly anticipated arrival of the Melbourne Specialist Cheese show proves that, for most of us, life is a lot more fun with a bit of saturated fat.
Taking place at the Palladium Room at Crown on Sunday 23 August, turophiles (the official name for ‘cheese fancier') can sample more than 300 handcrafted cheeses from the nation's finest cheese makers, meet the artisans of the curd creations on show and even take part in a cheese and wine or cheese and beer matching tutorial.
The Victorian contingent in the show includes four highly respected artisan cheese producers that have built a reputation not only for their superior product but also for their wonderful farm-gate shops that have evolved into must-visit destinations for tourists. Sample their wares at the Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show to get a snapshot of the great ‘cheese tourism' offerings out there.
Locheilan Cheese (Shepparton) - Murray Valley dairy farmers Sue and Bruce McGorlick opened their cheese factory only five years ago, but have already garnered considerable acclaim for their creamy white mould cheese, blue vein and crumbly, morning-milk fetta. The farm welcomes visitors, with the cheesery open for walk throughs, sales and tastings from Wednesday to Sunday.
Apostle Whey Cheese (Great Ocean Road) - Among the delights in store for visitors who drop by this family farm at L'Lubatol, is Apostle Whey's signature ‘Misty Moonlight Head' (mild blue vein) and the uniquely named ‘Apostle Crumble'- mouth-watering cheese marinated in oil spiced with generous dash of herbs.
The Milawa Cheese Company - Located in North East Victoria's famed wine region, Milawa Cheese produces some of the most famous of Victoria's artisan cheeses, all hand made at the historic Milawa Butter Factory using traditional methods, without preservatives and using non-animal rennet. Visitors who drop by the Milawa Cheese Shop can not only sample their range of cheeses but also taste wines from local winery Woodpark Wines (the shop acts as their cellar door), buy artisan sourdough bread from the onsite bakery, enjoy a meal at their acclaimed restaurant (awarded a One Chef's Hat rating in The Age Good Food Guide) and view exhibitions by local artists at The Muse Art Gallery.
Yarra Valley Dairy - Located in a 100 year old milking shed with beautiful views of the Yarra Valley, the Yarra Valley Dairy shop has long been an iconic ‘must-visit' tourist destination region. It is constantly packed with visitors keen to sample the dairy's famous Persian Fetta (cows milk cheese marinated in fine herbs, garlic and oil), and Le JackTM and YeringTM (Australian interpretations of the Camembert style) as well as other handmade farmhouse cheeses.
The Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show is on Sunday 23 August, 11am - 4pm, at Palladium Room, Crown Entertainment Complex. Show Tickets are $45, which includes unlimited cheese tastings and five wine and or beer tastings.
For further information, go to: (03) 9381 1777 or www.australiancheese.org
Media contact: Donna La Page (03) 03 9645 6588 or email: donna@lepage-pr.com.au