Mature Wensleydale

What is Mature Wensleydale Cheese?

Wensleydale, originally made in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England, is now predominantly produced in numerous creameries across the United Kingdom. The designation "Yorkshire Wensleydale" is reserved for cheese made in Wensleydale.

Yorkshire Wensleydale, a hard cheese, is created at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Yorkshire, England. Known for its creamy, crumbly texture and rich flavor, Yorkshire Wensleydale is handcrafted by skilled cheese-makers using locally sourced cow's milk from nearby farms. Adhering to a time-honored recipe, it stands as a classic British territorial cheese suitable for vegetarians. Notably, the cheese received a gold medal at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards in 2023.

Mature Wensleydale (or Extra Mature Wensleydale or Hawes’ Yorkshire Wensleydale Special Reserve PGI) is aged for up to nine months to produce a firm yet crumbly cheese. It is coated in green wax and has a fresh, citrusy flavor with hints of wild honey.