Waterloo

Producer: Village Maid Cheese

Location: Riseley, Reading

Style: Soft

Milk Type: Cow

Milk Treatment: Thermised

Tasting Notes: Gentle, Sweet, Buttery

Vegetarian: Yes

Village Maid Cheese established in 1986. Originally run by Anne and Andy Wigmore, now by their son Jake, and his wife, Kayleigh. Anne started the business producing Spenwood, a hard ewe's milk cheese. Waterloo, a soft cows milk cheese, was then developed, and the next in the family was, Wigmore.

A soft cheese made from Guernsey cows' milk, with a white rind and a golden yellow paste. This colour comes from the rich milk provided by the pedigree herd of Guernsey cows. The cheese is made by washing the curds, which reduces acidity, and offers a little sweetness.