The Tasmanian Sheep of La Mancha

Don Quixote may have been a fictional character that made the Spanish region of La Mancha famous in the English speaking world, but La Mancha is also the home of the divine hard sheep milk cheese Manchego. Superb on a Pizza or other pastas and salads, this cheese should not be discounted as an appetiser with beer or a Spanish wine like Tempranillo. Made with full respect to the Spanish style, Grandvewe, a sheep milk dairy south of Hobart, has produced a Manchego by the name of Grandvewe 'La Manche'. Hard, true to style grainy but melt in the mouth texture, with piquant and nutty tones this is an excellent example of the style. Recently won a gold medal at Sydney Royal Show 2009.

Available from Salamanca Markets, Hobart. Also available on line http://www.grandvewe.com.au/cart/view