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Award Winning Pennard Vale Goats Cheese!

By Anita Robinson |Posted on

Pennard Vale goats cheese wins the gold medal for Best Modern British Cheese

Pennard Vale goats cheese winning the gold medal for Best Modern British Cheese at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025!

We are over the moon to announce that our very own Pennard Vale goats cheese has won the gold medal for Best Modern British Cheese at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025! 

This fantastic recognition is not only a testament to the artistry and care that goes into all of the cheese we make, but also a celebration of the rich heritage and innovative spirit at Somerset Cheese.

For those who haven’t tried it yet, the Award Winning Pennard Vale Goats Cheese is a hard, pale-coloured cheese made from fresh goat’s milk. Its firm, smooth, and creamy texture is perfectly complemented by a flavour profile that is both nuanced and unforgettable. At first taste, you’ll encounter a delicate nutty note that evolves into a pleasant, fruity sweetness – a balance that sets this cheese apart from others. 

For those who love an extra layer of complexity, we also offer a lightly Oak smoked version that brings a subtle, smoky aroma to the mix.

The cheese not only honours our local traditions but also pushes the boundaries of modern cheese-making. Its geographical name carries a deep connection to the heritage of our dairy, linking it to other popular artisanal goats’ milk cheeses that we proudly produce.

Pennard Vale Goats Cheese

If you’re as excited as we are about this milestone, now is the perfect time to treat yourself. Head over to our product page and discover the award-winning Pennard Vale goats cheese for yourself. Whether you’re planning a delightful cheese board, looking for that perfect culinary accompaniment, or just eager to sample something truly exceptional, this cheese promises to impress.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Your enthusiasm and support are what make these milestones possible. Here’s to celebrating tradition, creativity, and the joy of great cheese today and in the years to come!

Anita & Philip

“The Cheese Shed started in 2006 and we quickly became aware of the Somerset Cheese Company. Their wonderful Fosseway Fleece ewes’ milk cheese became a staple of ours and has been ever since: we often recommend it and our customers are never disappointed! Over time we’ve got to know their other cheeses and now stock most of them. In every case the cheeses are distinctive and really high quality.

Pennard Vale deserves its awards, the buffalo milk cheeses are quite simply unique and even their cheddar, Six Spires, manages to stick out from the crowd. At The Cheese Shed we aim to support the best of small-scale Westcountry artisan cheese making, where quality and character come first: Anita & Phil’s dairy is the perfect example of the sort of thing we’re looking for.”

 

Ian Wellens. Owner. The Cheese Shed