Cornish Yarg (in nettle)
Bouncy. Gentle. Savoury.
Regular price £7.50Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Cornwall |
| style texture | Non-cooked, semi-firm |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Vegetarian |
| drink | Light-bodied red or white wines |
About the Cheese
Cornish Yarg is an elegant artisan cheese with a mellow flavour and striking appearance.
This unique handmade cow's milk cheese has a semi-firm, slightly crumbly yet bouncy texture and a sweet flavour that makes it a real crowd-pleaser.
Wrapped in nettles for an attractive finish and distinctive taste, Cornish Yarg wheels are matured for 4-8 weeks.
Young cheeses are fresh and lemony, while mature ones develop sweeter, mushroomy, and vegetal notes.
The nettle leaves, applied in concentric circles, attract naturally occurring moulds, imparting a delicate, mushroomy taste and creating a unique bloomy white appearance.
Cheesemaker: Lynher Dairies
Lynher Dairies, owned by Catherine Mead OBE DL, is situated on the outskirts of Ponsanooth in mid Cornwall.
They are the exclusive producers of Cornish Yarg, Wild Garlic Yarg, Cornish Kern, and Stithians. The dairy has been wrapping Cornish Yarg in nettle leaves since the 1980s, following a recipe discovered by Bodmin Moor farmer Alan Gray in his attic. The name "Yarg" is derived from spelling "Gray" backwards.
Lynher Dairies is committed to traditional cheesemaking methods and local sourcing. Their beautiful herd of Ayrshires at Gadles Farm provides rich, creamy milk used to craft their award-winning cheeses.
The dairy's dedication to quality and innovation has earned them numerous accolades, including the Supreme Champion title at the World Cheese Awards in 2017 for their Cornish Kern.
Lynher Dairies is actively involved in supporting local communities and organizations, reflecting their deep-rooted connection to Cornwall's heritage and culture.
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.
