Rachel
Bouncy. Nutty. Elegant.
Regular price £9.90Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Somerset |
| style texture | Gouda, semi-firm |
| milk | Goat |
| milk treatment | Thermised |
| rennet | Vegetarian |
| drink | Light to medium white wine, rosé wine |
About the Cheese
Rachel is a crowd-friendly Gouda-style cheese that will make you fall in love with goat's milk cheeses.
Produced by White Lake Cheese Co., this semi-firm goat's cheese features a washed bright orange rind which makes it very memorabe and striking-looking.
During the cheesemaking process, some of the whey is replaced with water to lower the milk's acidity, similar to traditional Gouda production. The resulting taste is elegant and mellow, with a lingering delicate nutty flavour and a slight citrussy zing.
Enjoy Rachel with lightly oaked white, red or rose wines for a delightful pairing.
This cheese is featured in our White Wine Selection and Great British Selection.
Cheesemaker: White Lake
White Lake, located in Somerset, is the proud producer of Sheep Rustler. Established in 2004, the dairy was founded by Roger, a third-generation farmer.
White Lake is known for its innovative approach and high-quality, award-winning cheeses made from goat, sheep, and cow’s milk.
The dairy has their own supply of goats milk from their 700+ goats, ensuring exceptional quality and minimal food miles. White Lake is committed to sustainability, utilising solar panels and a wood boiler, and continually expanding to meet the growing demand for their cheeses.
- 2 Star - Great Taste Award 2019
- Gold Award - World Cheese Awards 2019/20
- Winner of Class - Virtual Cheese Awards - 2023
- Silver Award - Global Cheese Awards - 2023
- Gold Award - Global Cheese Awards - 2022
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
