Spenwood
Firm. Crumbly. Nutty.
Regular price £9.30Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Berkshire |
| style texture | Mature sheep's milk cheese, firm |
| milk | Ewe |
| milk treatment | Thermised |
| rennet | Vegetarian |
| drink | Light to medium-bodied red wines, beer, ale |
About the Cheese
Spenwood is a multi-award-winning pecorino-style cheese from Berkshire, England.
Inspired by the ewe’s milk cheeses (pecorini) of Sardinia, Anne and Andy Wigmore set out to create their own version in the 1980s. After years of development and fine-tuning, Spenwood was born.
This firm, mature ewe’s milk cheese boasts a nutty flavour that becomes more piquant as it ages. It serves as an excellent alternative to pecorino and Manchego, perfect for those looking to support traditional British cheesemakers.
Enjoy Spenwood with complex red wine, ales, and even whisky for a delightful pairing.
About the Cheesemaker: Village Maid
Village Maid Cheese is a second-generation cheesemaking business based in the rural village of Riseley in Berkshire.
For 38 years, they have produced award-winning artisan cheeses that are unique in style while incorporating traditional cheesemaking methods. They use the highest quality milk from local farmers, including Heckfield Home Farm, situated less than 2 miles from their dairy.
Sustainability is paramount in their mission to produce great cheese, and the farms they source their milk from are leaders in regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices.
Village Maid Cheese Ltd was founded by Anne Wigmore in 1986 after she spent a decade at the National Institute for Research in Dairying in Shinfield, where she initially worked in the microbiological department and then learned the craft of cheesemaking.
Today, the dedicated team at Village Maid Cheese continues to produce artisan cheeses recognised among the best in the world.
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.
