The Camphill Farm Community produces some of the finest cheese that comes from the milk of cows that graze on biodynamic pastures. The Klein River Cheese produces award-winning Gruyere, and Anysbos and the Alpine Organic Goats’ Cheese make a delicious variety of goats’ cheese.
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Cheese Please
01 June 
Food and Wine 
A good food and wine pairing can rarely go without combining the tastes of wine with a selection of cheeses. The quality of locally produced cheese in the Greater Overberg area surrounding Grootbos is outstanding and makes for a memorable tasting experience.
Four Types
There are so many variations of wine and cheese pairings, but to help streamline the approach, we divide cheese into four main categories:
Bloomy – Creamy and decadent with a soft rind. These can be paired with a Brut or Chardonnay like the Stone House camembert with the Domaine des Dieux ‘Claudia’ Brut or the Stone House brie with Newton Johnson ‘Family Vineyards’ Chardonnay.
Hard – Rigid with a sharp flavour; often salty and aged. Enjoy a Klein River Gruberg with the Strandveld ‘Adamastor’ Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon; the Klein River Raclette with the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir; or the Klein River Stanford with Creation’s Merlot ‘Reserve’.
Fresh – Soft and spreadable, often not aged and come in a variety of flavours. Enjoy Alpine Organic’s goat cheese with Paul Cluver’s Gewürztraminer.
Blue – Pungent and salty with a distinct blue colour.
Don’t miss out on our bespoke pairing at Grootbos with your next stay. Exclusively to overnight guests only.
01 June Food and Wine
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