Whitestone Farmhouse Cheese

Whitestone Farmhouse is an artisan cheese made from cow's milk, originating from New Zealand. The cheese is covered in penicillin candidum rind. Underneath it, the texture is springy and elastic, while the aromas are fresh and grassy. The flavors are lemony and citrusy.

When young, the cheese has a nutty flavor with hints of fresh sea breeze, but the flavors become more pronounced with aging. It's recommended to serve it at room temperature on a cheese board with plain crackers on the side. The cheese cooks well so it can also be grilled, baked, or used in sauces.

Pair it with Riesling, light sparkling wines, and pale ale or pilsner beer. In 2005, the cheese got the award for New Zealand's Best Original Cheese.