Christmas orders are now closed
Everything on the website is out of stock BUT our counter in Pangbourne is full of cheese, so please come in to make your selection
You are still able to purchase vouchers online until 22nd December
We offer vouchers for Cheese, Academy of Cheese Courses, Cheese Tasting Events
You can also purchase Cheese Subscriptions to start in January 2025
Our shop in Pangbourne is stocked with delicious cheese for counter service
£3.40 – £20.40
Smoked Winchester is made on the edge of the New Forest where it is gently smoked over oak chippings. A fine example of a cheese that has been smoked to perfection.
The cheesemaker makes a cheese in the style of gouda. It is supple and can have small eyes (holes) throughout the paste. This cheese is then matured for 8 weeks before going to a local smoker who gently smokes it over oak chippings. As the Smoked Winchester has a hard rind the smoke doesn’t penetrate deeply into the cheese, so it retains its mild flavours with just a hint of smokiness. Most smoked cheeses get overpowered during their smoking, but the Winchester reaches a perfect balance of flavour. By the time we buy it directly from the cheesemaker its rind has developed a golden hue and the cheese is perfect for eating.
Mike Smales of Lyburn Farm has been a tenant farmer since 1952. His farm is situated in Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest. He originally began making cheese in 1999 as a way to add value to his cows’ milk but now makes 1.5 tons a week! His flagship cheese is his Old Winchester, but his Smoked Winchester has such a beautiful flavour that it is a real winner with our customers. His third cheese, Stoney Cross, is also a firm favourite. Mike is a true institution in the cheese world. He is the go-to man for any aspiring cheesemakers and he is always quick to share his knowledge and ideas. We get deliveries from Mike every few weeks and it is always interesting hearing his views on cheese!
Smoked Winchester is a multi-awarding winning cheese with many medals from the World, International, British and Artisan cheese awards.
By far the best pairing with this cheese is a glass of Merlot.
Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)
MILK, salt, starter cultures, vegetarian rennet, natural smoke, may contain traces of EGG
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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.