The Cheesemonger’s Notes
A beautifully soft, spruce-banded washed-rind cheese with a rich, spoonable texture and deep aromatic complexity.
Rollright is a soft, washed-rind cheese made in Great Britain at Manor Farm using organic cow’s milk from a single herd. Banded in spruce bark and matured for 4–8 weeks, it has a soft, spoonable texture and a rich, savoury flavour, with notes of cream, gentle spice, and subtle woodsy aromatics.
Rollright is a handcrafted washed-rind cheese made at Manor Farm using single-herd organic cow’s milk, reflecting the same regenerative farming principles and exceptional milk quality that define the dairy’s cheesemaking. Carefully matured and banded in spruce bark, Rollright is both visually striking and deeply expressive in flavour.
Each cheese is made using fresh milk collected daily from Manor Farm’s herd of organically raised cows, which graze on diverse herbal pastures. This rich, high-quality milk provides the foundation for Rollright’s luxurious texture and depth of flavour.
During maturation, the cheese is gently washed and wrapped in a band of spruce bark, which helps support its delicate structure as it softens. This traditional technique also contributes subtle aromatic complexity. Over four to eight weeks, the rind develops a delicate peachy-pink hue, while the interior transforms into a soft, creamy, and ultimately spoonable paste.
The flavour is rich and layered. Notes of crème fraîche and cultured butter form the foundation, followed by savoury depth reminiscent of cured ham and gentle spice, with hints of mustard seed. The spruce bark contributes subtle smoky, woodsy aromas, enhancing the cheese’s complexity without overwhelming its natural balance.
The texture is exceptionally smooth and luscious, becoming increasingly soft and indulgent as it matures. Rollright is a cheese that rewards patience, offering a full, rounded flavour and luxurious mouthfeel at its peak.
Made using organic milk and matured with care, Rollright represents the refinement and craftsmanship of modern farmhouse cheesemaking.
Cut to order at The Norfolk Deli, every piece is prepared fresh to ensure optimal flavour and condition.
Perfect Pairings
• Crusty sourdough or rustic bread
• Caramelised onion chutney
• White Burgundy or lightly oaked white wines
• Farmhouse cider
Ideal Uses
• A centrepiece for a cheeseboard
• Served at room temperature to reveal full flavour and texture
• Enjoyed spooned onto fresh bread
• Perfect for those who enjoy washed-rind cheeses
Why We Stock It
Rollright represents the artistry of farmhouse cheesemaking, combining exceptional organic milk, traditional spruce bark ageing, and careful maturation. Its rich texture and complex flavour make it one of the most distinctive cheeses produced at Manor Farm.