Sheep & Goat Cheese

Soft goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses encompass a broad family of fresh to briefly aged cheeses with a characteristic tang and creamy texture. Styles range from fresh chèvre — bright, lemony, and spreadable — to soft-ripened varieties with bloomy white rinds and a rich, oozy interior.

These cheeses are a staple of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and have become increasingly popular in Australia, where a growing number of artisan producers make them from locally sourced milk. They pair well with salads, roasted vegetables, honey, and crusty bread.

Goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses tend to have a more pronounced flavour than cow’s milk equivalents. The softer, younger styles are the most approachable, while aged varieties develop deeper, more complex tastes. Many people who find cow’s milk cheese difficult to digest report fewer issues with goat’s or sheep’s milk varieties.