Soft/Semi Soft

Rossini Blue, from the Val Taleggio region of Italy (better known, of course, for Taleggio). This blue is wrapped in grape leaves and washed with red wine during the aging process, leading to its distinctive coat of leaves over a deep purple...

Rossini Blue, from the Val Taleggio region of Italy (better known, of course, for Taleggio). This blue is wrapped in grape leaves and washed with red wine during the aging process, leading to its distinctive coat of leaves over a deep purple rind.

This luxurious triple-creme is covered with a fluffy, white rind. Beneath its rind lies an ivory paste with the texture of chilled, whipped butter. Its flavour is buttery, too, with the right amount of salt and a hint of earth and white mushroom. Enjoy this French masterpiece with champagne or your favourite crisp, white wine. It's very, very rich, so pair it with crisp green apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy bread.

This sheep's milk cheese is from the island of Corsica. It has a natural rind that is covered with rosemary, thyme, juniper berries, and other aromatic herbs found in the rocky, brambly Corsican landscape. These ground cover plants are known as "maquis."

Saveur du Maquis is creamy with a slightly nutty flavour. The herbaceous quality of the sheep's milk is enhanced by the herbs on the rind.

Taleggio is a semi-soft, washed rind, smear-ripened Italian cheese that is named after the caves of Val Taleggio. The cheese has a thin crust and a strong aroma, but its flavour is comparatively mild with an unusual fruity tang. Enjoy spread on a crusty bread. It melts well, and can be used in risotto or on polenta or flatbread.