In 1990, Julie and Sandy Cameron established Meredith Dairy with the aim of producing world class, farmhouse Australian cheeses and premium quality sheep's milk yoghurt.
Located near the small town of Meredith, the property has been in the Cameron family since 1924. Until the 1980s the 800-hectare farm produced beef, wool and prime lamb. Realising the need for diversification, Neil and June Cameron encouraged their son, Sandy, to pursue his vision of crossing their wool-producing sheep with East Frieslands. The result was the creation of a prime flock of milking ewes.
While ewes lactate for only three to nine months, Sandy's skill in animal husbandry ensures a consistent milk supply throughout the year. As the pastures change with the seasons, so do the characteristics of farmhouse cheeses and the subtle variations in flavour and texture are part of their wonderful appeal.
Julie Cameron, Meredith Dairy's highly accomplished cheese maker, produces the following delectable range:
Meredith Blue (sheep's milk)
Matured for six to eight weeks, this is a soft, mild blue cheese with a natural crusty rind, reminiscent of French Roquefort in flavour. In spring, it is mild in flavour and soft in texture; in autumn and late winter its texture is semi-firm.
Woodburn (sheep's milk)
Inspired by French farmhouse Brie, this is a white mould ripened ewe's milk cheese. In spring it has a mild flavour and soft, silky texture with a creamy centre. When the sheep are moved to irrigated pastures in summer, the cheese becomes firmer but is still deliciously creamy. When fully mature, it has a full-bodied flavour.
Traditional Pure Sheep Milk Yoghurt
Sweet with a high viscosity and a mild flavour, this is the connoisseur's yoghurt and is found on the menus of fine dining establishments across the nation.
Pure Sheep Milk Yoghurt
Made with acidophilus and bifidus cultures, this yoghurt is milder than the Traditional yoghurt, and the texture less viscous. Both yoghurts are packed in glass jars, enhancing their quality.
Traditional Fetta (goat's milk)
Fresh, clean tasting with a sliceable texture, this marinated fetta is infused in oil, garlic and fresh herbs.
Fromage Blanc (goat's milk)
Fresh cheese in the style of French farmhouse: creamy and delicate with a subtle hint of chèvre.
Fromage Frais (goat's milk)
A fresh, soft curd cheese with a creamy texture, the taste is mildly citrus with a subtle chèvre flavour.
Marinated Goat Cheese
Soft textured cubes of goat's milk cheese in garlic-infused extra virgin oil with spices and fresh herbs. Great with roasted vegetables, grilled on crusty bread or with antipasto and salads.
The Ashed Pyramids (goat's milk)
Reminiscent of cheeses made in the French province of Berry, this is soft and creamy with a smooth mouth feel. When aged, the ashed surface is hidden beneath a white mould which when cut, reveals a wonderful black and white contrast. Available both fresh and aged.
Caprini (goat's milk)
Small, thimble-shaped cheeses are air-dried and then put into a high humidity room, allowing white mould to grow on the surface. The initial flavour is one of mushrooms followed by a clean, mild citrus taste.
Cargarie (goat's milk)
Younger than the Caprini and with a softer curd, the white mould surface is similar to that found on Australian Camembert. The texture is velvety, the flavour mild and delicate.
Farm Chèvre
Made from the freshest milk with the mildest lactic cheese cultures producing a clean, fresh flavour. Versatile, it can be served alone or with other fresh produce.
Meredith Dairy has won many awards including:
· Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria - Gold Medals 1994-2003 (cheese)
· Specialty Cheese Awards Sydney - Champion Cheese in Class 1996-2002
· Good Taste Cheese Awards - 1999, 2000
· Australian Specialist Cheese Makers Association Awards - Gold Medals Grand Dairy Cheese Awards (Best of All Competitions), Champion in Class 2000 and Finalist 2001
· World Cheese Awards London - Gold Medal 2002
· Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria - Champion of Class 2003 (cheese)
The fine cheeses and yoghurts of Meredith Dairy are sold throughout Australia and exported to the U.S., Korea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland.
Synonymous with world class, farmhouse Australian cheeses and high quality natural yoghurt, Meredith Dairy has brilliantly met the objective that Julie and Sandy Cameron set their sights on back in 1990
Product Availability:
Check the Meredith Dairy website for details.
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- Address
- 35 Cameron Road, Meredith, Victoria, Australia, 3333
- Telephone
- 03 5286 1455
- Fax
- 03 5286 1379
- Website
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- Town
- Meredith
- Contact
- Julie Cameron
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