Our Christmas orders are now closed. You can still buy our Cheese Subscriptions to start in January, as well as book our courses and tasting events. If you want to purchase vouchers you can do so until the 20th December but please note that it can take up to 48 hours for the vouchers to be emailed to you as we process these manually.
We have a full counter of cheese in our shop in Pangbourne so you can still come in and purchase items in store
£4.65
Cricket St Thomas Goat’s Cheese is a little 100g bundle of goaty creaminess. It is a soft, creamy goats’ cheese made in Somerset from the milk of Anglo Nubian goats. The cheese itself is mild yet nutty. As the cheese matures it develops a stronger ‘goatier’ taste, but it is truly best enjoyed when younger.
Somerset has always been known for its dairy farms and wonderful cheeses, and Cricket St Thomas Goat’s Cheese is no exception. The cheese takes its name from a small village nestled in the South West, surrounded by those classic green fields and gentle hills. It’s exactly the sort of place where you’d expect to see goats wandering about, as they have for generations.
The story of this cheese begins at the Cricket St Thomas Estate, which has been part of the Somerset landscape for centuries. It started life as a traditional farm, but at some point, someone had the bright idea to use all that glorious local milk to make goat’s cheese. I’m very glad they did!
No one seems quite sure when Cricket St Thomas Goat’s Cheese first appeared, but it’s likely to have started sometime in the middle of the last century. The cheesemakers made the most of their rich land and their own herd of goats to create something a bit special. As more people across the UK began to look for artisan cheeses, this one quickly found its way onto the tables of both chefs and home cooks alike.
The estate takes real care of the land, and you can tell they want their cheese to reflect the flavours of Somerset. They make it in small batches, so each cheese keeps that unique local character.
Cricket St Thomas Goat’s Cheese is a great choice if you’re new to goat’s cheese, but there’s still plenty to enjoy for the real cheese lovers. It’s creamy and rich, with a gentle tang, and as it matures, you start to notice a bit of earthiness coming through. There’s a clean, citrusy note that lifts the flavour, and the creaminess is balanced by just the right amount of acidity. When it’s young, you can really taste those fresh, grassy notes from the Somerset pastures.
As the cheese gets older, it takes on a more nutty, mushroomy flavour. The tanginess becomes a little stronger, with hints of lemon and herbs. One of the things I really appreciate about this cheese is that it’s not as strong or ‘goaty’ as some others can be. It’s well-balanced and easy to enjoy, whether you’re a seasoned cheese fan or just starting to explore.
Jen’s note: Cricket St Thomas Goat’s Cheese is one of those cheeses I always find myself coming back to. It hails from the rolling hills of Somerset, and there’s something about its smooth texture and gentle, layered flavour that makes it a real star on any cheeseboard.
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Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)
MILK, starter cultures, vegetarian rennet, salt
Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:
Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 12pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday 27th Closed
Saturday 28th 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Closed
Monday 30th 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 31st 9am – 2pm
New Year’s Day Closed
Thursday 2nd January Closed
Friday 3rd 9am – 4pm then open as normal
After Christmas our courier delivery slots start from 8th January.
