Sinodun Hill Cheese

Description

Originally made in Shillingford, South Oxfordshire, Sinodun Hill is a flavoursome cheese with a light nutty edge and a mousse-like texture. Its rind develops some blue and grey moulds as it ages. These add to the flavour and character of the cheese.

The name Sinodun Hill is the ancient name of Wittenham Clumps. These are a pair of chalk hills in the Thames Valley, near to where the cheese was first made. We also sell Brightwell Ash from the same dairy.

At the start of 2025, Fraser and Rachel moved their home, family, dairy and 241 goats to their very own farm in Carmarthenshire, Wales. There was a brief interlude in production as all settled down to life in Wales but the cheeses are back and better than ever.

The pair began cheesemaking in 2014 having been inspired by an article they read about cheese whilst on holiday. It was a complete career change for them both, but it has proved to be a successful one. Their herd of goats are predominantly Anglo Nubian (the cute goats with the floppy ears). These goats give a particularly creamy milk which is wonderful for cheesemaking.

Once the goats are milked, their milk goes straight into the cheesemaking vat, this means that the cheesemaking process begins whilst the milk is still warm. The result is a beautifully creamy cheese with a perfect balance of flavours.

Try pairing this cheese with a glass of Picpoul or eat it simply on its own, letting its flavours fill your mouth.

Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)

MILK, salt, starter cultures, vegetarian rennet, ripening cultures.