A Norfolk-made Alpine-style cheese with nutty sweetness and Swiss roots
Produced in Norfolk by Mrs Temple's →
Wells Alpine is a firm, matured cheese made at Copys Green Farm in Wighton, North Norfolk, inspired by the great cheeses of the European Alps but rooted entirely in Norfolk soil.
Its creation followed a cycling holiday through the Alps undertaken by Catherine Temple, where she encountered the region’s traditional mountain cheeses—dense, nutty, and built for both nourishment and flavour. Inspired by their structure, character, and sense of place, she returned to Norfolk determined to create a cheese that captured the same spirit using milk from her own herd. The result was Wells Alpine, named both for its alpine inspiration and its connection to nearby Wells-next-the-Sea.
Made using pasteurised cow’s milk from the farm’s Brown Swiss, Holstein, and Montbéliarde cows, Wells Alpine is matured carefully to develop its signature firm yet smooth texture. The paste is dense and uniform, offering a satisfying bite while remaining approachable and balanced.
The flavour profile is rich and layered. Notes of toasted hazelnut, warm butter, and caramel sweetness form the foundation, followed by deeper savoury complexity and a gentle, lingering finish. As it matures further, the cheese develops increasing depth while maintaining its essential balance and clarity.
Wells Alpine stands as a perfect example of how inspiration from elsewhere can be reinterpreted through Norfolk’s landscape, milk, and craftsmanship. It is both a tribute to alpine tradition and a celebration of Norfolk’s growing reputation as one of Britain’s most important cheesemaking regions.
Cut fresh from the wheel at The Norfolk Deli, every piece is prepared to order to ensure optimal flavour and condition.
Milk: Cow’s milk
Pasteurisation: Pasteurised
Type: Hard
Texture: Firm, dense, smooth
Rind: Natural
Strength Guide: Medium–Strong ●●●●○
Producer: Mrs Temple’s Cheese
Location: Wighton, North Norfolk
Perfect Pairings
• Norfolk ales and amber beers
• Crisp white wines or light reds
• Apple chutneys or savoury preserves
• Crusty sourdough bread
Ideal Uses
• A standout addition to a Norfolk cheeseboard
• Perfect for cooking and melting
• Grated over dishes
• Enjoyed simply with bread
Why We Stock It
Wells Alpine represents the creativity and ambition of Norfolk cheesemaking. Inspired by alpine tradition but made entirely on Copys Green Farm using milk from Catherine Temple’s own herd, it reflects how Norfolk producers are creating cheeses of genuine international calibre.
It is cheeses like Wells Alpine that prove Norfolk is not just following tradition—it is helping redefine it.
