Cheese tastings & matchings
alpine cheese masterclass
This Masterclass explores the world of traditional Alpine cheesemaking by comparing three incredible cheeses: Gruyère Alpage, 24-Month Comté, and Beaufort Alpage, and some of their mates. Each of these cheeses hails from high-altitude pastures, crafted using age-old techniques that have been perfected over centuries. While they share similarities in production methods, including raw milk, copper vats, and mountain affinage, their flavours diverge dramatically.
Our goal is to uncover the nuances that make each of these cheeses unique. Is it the influence of terroir? The specific breeds of cows? The slight variations in aging and salting? This tasting promises to be a fascinating journey into the heart of Alpine cheese traditions, highlighting how small differences in technique and environment can yield vastly different flavours and textures.
Let’s taste, compare, and celebrate the craftsmanship behind these legendary cheeses.
Hosted by Cheesemonger Matt, enjoy getting into the detail of one of the world’s favourite styles.
Cheeses will also be available to purchase on the day.
What’s included?
Five cheeses
Four matched booze options
Lively fun and chatter encouraged!
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
$66 per person
alpine cheese masterclass
This Masterclass explores the world of traditional Alpine cheesemaking by comparing three incredible cheeses: Gruyère Alpage, 24-Month Comté, and Beaufort Alpage, and some of their mates. Each of these cheeses hails from high-altitude pastures, crafted using age-old techniques that have been perfected over centuries. While they share similarities in production methods, including raw milk, copper vats, and mountain affinage, their flavours diverge dramatically.
Our goal is to uncover the nuances that make each of these cheeses unique. Is it the influence of terroir? The specific breeds of cows? The slight variations in aging and salting? This tasting promises to be a fascinating journey into the heart of Alpine cheese traditions, highlighting how small differences in technique and environment can yield vastly different flavours and textures.
Let’s taste, compare, and celebrate the craftsmanship behind these legendary cheeses.
Hosted by Cheesemonger Matt, enjoy getting into the detail of one of the world’s favourite styles.
Cheeses will also be available to purchase on the day.
What’s included?
Five cheeses
Four matched booze options
Lively fun and chatter encouraged!
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
$66 per person
RAW mILK cheese masterclass
Raw milk cheese is a celebration of tradition, terroir, and craftsmanship. Made with unpasteurised milk, these cheeses retain their full microbial complexity, unlocking unparalleled depth of flavour and character. Every wheel tells a story of land, animals, and skilled hands.
In this session, we’ll explore how raw milk shapes texture and taste, taste exceptional examples, and dive into the artistry of affinage. This is cheese at its most authentic, vibrant, expressive, and alive. Get ready to experience the magic of raw milk cheese in every bite.
Hosted by Cheesemonger Matt.
Cheeses will also be available to purchase on the day.
What’s included?
Five cheeses
Four matched booze options
Lively fun and chatter encouraged!
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
$66 per person
RAW mILK cheese masterclass
Raw milk cheese is a celebration of tradition, terroir, and craftsmanship. Made with unpasteurised milk, these cheeses retain their full microbial complexity, unlocking unparalleled depth of flavour and character. Every wheel tells a story of land, animals, and skilled hands.
In this session, we’ll explore how raw milk shapes texture and taste, taste exceptional examples, and dive into the artistry of affinage. This is cheese at its most authentic, vibrant, expressive, and alive. Get ready to experience the magic of raw milk cheese in every bite.
Hosted by Cheesemonger Matt.
Cheeses will also be available to purchase on the day.
What’s included?
Five cheeses
Four matched booze options
Lively fun and chatter encouraged!
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
$66 per person
cheddar masterclass
Five chedders, and cheddar imitators, matched with four perfect booze options. Learn all about whats a cheddar, cheddered, chedder style, and crumbly!
Hosted by Cheesemonger Matt, enjoy getting into the detail of one of the world’s favourite styles.
Cheeses will also be available to purchase on the day.
What’s included?
Five cheeses
Four matched booze options
Lively fun and chatter encouraged!
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
$60 per person
Cheese & Riesling workshop
We are lucky enough to have German Wine Expert, Carl Wiesner join Matt to match six cheeses with six outstanding German wines, featuring rieslings. Based in Germany, Carl runs Weinköpfe Grape Escapes, a wine tour and wine education business focusing on wines of the German and Alsacne regions, particularly Rieslings. We are so excited to have Carl in the Cheese Cave to chat, and we’re sure it’s going to be a bunch of fun.
Come learn, taste and enjoy what is going to be a truely engaging experience!
What’s included?
Six cheeses, matched with six German wines, featuring Rieslings
Lively fun and chatter encouraged, including a Q&A with the experts
Discounts on cheese purchased on the day
Raclette Table at Inner North Brewing Co.
Grab a few mates and book the Raclette table at Inner North Brewing! Throughout Winter, our Raclette is visiting Inner North together with the most exceptional raw milk French Raclette this side of the equator.
Never DIY'd your own Raclette? Don't despair!
Inner North will show you the ropes and get you set up at the Racelette table with your 1/8 wheel of cheese, all the sides, and the melting machine and show you how to melt and scrape your way to cheesy victory!
Raclette Table: $160 per table
Bastille Day at Hanging Rock Winery
Join us for a Bastille Day weekend extravaganza at Hanging Rock Winery!
On Saturday 13 July we will be celebrating all things French! Join us for cheese & wine matching masterclasses, with our own Matt Steele, and Hanging Rock GM/Owner, the wonderful Ruth Ellis.
Celebrate Bastille Day with us in style! Secure your tickets now.
Cheese & Wine Matchings: $45 per person