Waterkloof Estate’s noble Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddar, which is made entirely by hand in limited quantities, churned out Champion status at the South African Dairy Championships 2015, by winning the 10-18 months Cheddar Category.
Made in the most natural way, Healey’s artisanal cheeses enjoys an enduring appeal for their impressive depth of flavour and complexity with numerous international awards, attesting to this humble little cheesery’s ongoing commitment to excellence. In 2014 its Slow Matured Single Release Cheddar was judged the second best round cheddar in the world at the prestigious World Champion Cheese Contest in the USA.
Healey’s also excelled at the 2013 South African Dairy Championships when it was crowned SA Champion in the Round Cheddar Category.
Our small cheesery is going big places!
It is such a privilege to be crowned SA Champion once again. Although it is hard work making world-class cheese, it remains a pleasure for us here at Healeys cheesery to produce such fine quality – cheese maker Desiree Stuart.
The secret of Healey’s success lies in the quality of the precious Friesian milk – produced from natural grazing – that they use, which lends complex umami notes to the cheese. The winning Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddar boasts a harmonious savoury and nutty flavour, which is in perfect balance with the saltiness and acidity.
Following the same traditional recipe of 150 years ago, the popular Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddars contain no artificial colourants or preservatives and are matured in muslin cloths in a maturation room, simulating natural cave conditions like in the old days, where time works its magic. This process encourages mould growth that enhances the flavour development over a period of time. The cheeses are then greased to form a natural outer rind.
In a league of its own, Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddar is extremely versatile and can be easily combined with sweet or savoury dishes.
Award Winning Cheese & Wine Pairing
Cheese aficionados can sample a selection of Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddar at Waterkloof’s tasting lounge, perched high on the slopes of the Schapenberg outside Somerset West, at R40 per person or indulge in a sensory cheese and wine tasting at R80 per person which includes six estate wines.
Healey’s Cheddar also takes center stage on Waterkloof’s hearty Winter Platter which adds comfort to cosy gatherings at the massive open fireplace in its tasting lounge during the winter months. Other tase sensations on this winter blues-busting platter include homemade meat terrine, the estate’s own organic olives, sourdough bread and other cheeses and its costs R130 per person.
Get your Healey’s Slow Matured Cheddar at Waterkloof’s tasting lounge at R40 (for 200 grams) or at selected deli’s, food stores and leading supermarkets including Spar, Pick ‘n Pay and Checkers countrywide.
To book your Waterkloof Winter Platter or for more information on the estate contact Tel: 021 858 1292; email restaurant@waterkloofwines.co.za or visit www.waterkloofwines.co.za.
