Cornish Yarg – Wrapped in Tradition, Finished in Nettle

Light, citrusy, and herbaceous with a beautiful leafy rind

Cornish Yarg is a semi-firm, nettle-wrapped cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk and steeped in West Country tradition. First crafted in the early 1980s using a rediscovered 17th-century recipe, its name comes from founder Alan Gray – spelled backwards.

Today, Cornish Yarg is handmade at Lynher Dairies near Truro, where each young cheese is carefully wrapped in nettle leaves. These leaves form a striking natural rind and infuse the cheese with a subtle, earthy flavour. Inside, Yarg is light, creamy, and fresh with gentle citrus notes – a British original with timeless charm.

.Please note all cheeses are hand-cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can!

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