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Just letting you know we have finally made it into Western Australia!

We have chosen to distribute our range through Bottega Rotolo who are commited to distributing the worlds best food and wine with a specific focus on Europe and Australia. If you live in WA and would like to know where to find our products please contact them on the details below.

Bottega Rotolo, WA

http://www.bottegarotolo.com.au

Jonathan Kemble

jonathan@bottegarotolo.com.au
10 Cleaver St
West Perth WA 6005
P: 08 9328 2472

Here at Grandvewe Cheeses we have been milking sheep for 10 years now.  When we first started milking we used the East Friesland (sometimes referred to as East Fresian) which is  reknowned as the world’s largest dairy breed.  However they also have a delicate constitution being prone to pneumonia.  Therefore in Australia where sheep are all farmed in paddocks unlike Europe where most animals are housed, they easily succumb to our harsh environment. They are also a pink skinned animal and exposure to the harsh Australian sun means that they an easily develop squamous cell carcinomas on exposed areas  - typically the vulva, ears and eyes. They become distressed when the temperature is over 28 degrees centigrade and do not weather cold wet and windy conditions well either, so life down here in Tasmania for the East Friesland is difficult.  It is for this reason that we have created the Grandvewe Dairysheep.

Unfortunately Australia has access to very few true milking breeds of sheep and we believe this is the major reason why the sheep milk industry has struggled to grow in Australia compared with Europe……until The Grandvewe Dairysheep was born!

Check out our website www.grandvewedairysheep.com.au 

Check out our quick write up on the Grandvewe "Fleur" cheese on page 26 of the ABC Delicious magazine! 

In December 2010, Grandvewe Cheeses got word that their Sheep milk yoghurt would be used in a desert that would be served to the audience members of the Oprah Winfrey's Aussie tour show.

Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson revealed Port Arthur was among the places the 302 Oprah supporters are expected to visit.

Although there could be as few as six on their way to the tourist drawcard, they will be accompanied by TV crews.

A spokeswoman for Harpo Productions, Oprah's production company, said it was not releasing details.

A Tourism Tasmania spokeswoman said confidentiality agreements stopped it commenting on the likely visit, which included funding details.

But the state appears set to have its moment of fame on Oprah's show, which will reach millions in 145 countries early next year.

Compliments to our assistant cheese maker, Cheryl who managed to help create the medal winning cheeses below;

Most of these cheeses you will find in our "White Range" and will be in Melb, Syd and Adelaide deli's by Oct 2010, yay! :)

Sapphire Blue - Gold

White Pearl - Gold

Pampino - Silver

Vanilla Whey Liqueur - Silver

Sheep milk Gelato - Silver 

Last week we got the news that our new cheese "White Pearl" just won gold at the "2010 Brisbane cheese Awards". This is the first cheese show we have entered it into so its a good start!

The "White Pearl" is also a finalist in the "2010 ABC Delicious produce awards" along with our "La Mancha". We will know their results on the 19th July, Fingers crossed! 

A couple of months ago the Grandvewe family went out for dinner on mothers day. As we left the restaurant and walked towards our GV car, we thought we had received a parking fine. To our delight it was a note from some lovely people who took the time to tell us how much they loved our Pinot Paste.

When you get little "pick-me-ups" like this, it makes all the stress and hard work worth while. 

So from the bottom of our hearts, thankEWE to who ever did this, it really made our day and made my mothers, mothers day very special!

Ryan. 

Well we have finally done it! We have finally milked enough sheep to make our cheeses cheap enough to distribute all over Australia, YAY!

Our new range is called the "White Range". Our cheeses will have a predominately white label. This colour separates it from our "Black range" which is our organic sheep cheese that will only be available direct from the website and restaurants and any visitors who travel to the cheesery!

 The "White Range" will be released late July 2010.

You can see the range now on this website under "White Range" in the Grandvewe products. 

Look out for it in your Local cheese stores. There is no reason why they shouldn't stock this range so if you would like it then demand they order it from one of our many distributors. 

Check out "Our Distributors" if you would like to discover what stores will be stocking our products in July.

Thank-ewe to everyone who has supported us thus far and hopefully this next step will allow you better access to our products at competitive prices!

Get ready to try something EWEnique!

Ryan. 

Grandvewe is now at the "Tas Farm Gate Market" in Hobart.

When & where:

Every sunday from 9am - 1pm.

Corner of Elizabeth and Melville st

Hobart, TAS, 7162

For more details check out www.tasfarmgate.com.au 

Grandvewe Cheeses is proud to announce its participation in Tasmania’s first ever hands-on culinary experience; the Tasmanian Culinary Weekend.
Presented by multi-award-winning Premier Travel Tasmania, this
innovative new package skilfully melds together a collection of
Tasmania’s finest heritage accommodation, food producers, restaurants,
cafes and wineries.

A number of unique relationships have led to the formation of the Tasmanian Culinary Weekend,
which brings together Islington Hotel, Marque IV restaurant, the
Agrarian Kitchen, the Lark Distillery and the Farm Gate Cafe, together
with Grandvewe Cheeses. Comprising 3 days and 2 nights in Hobart and
its surrounds, the weekend combines iconic hospitality, exclusive
culinary insights and artisan produce to treat interstate visitors to
an indulgent winter escape.

Tasmanian Culinary Weekend participants will visit the Grandvewe
Cheesery for a rich sensory experience, exploring the palate flavours
of a range of cheeses and discovering the art of matching wines and
cheeses. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy award-winning
five-star boutique accommodation at the beautiful Islington Hotel and
experience a meal at Hobart’s world-acclaimed Marque IV restaurant.
Participants will also join Australian Gourmet Traveller’s editor
Rodney Dunn at his much talked-about Agrarian Kitchen for a day of
culinary exploration, taking part in the preparation of a sumptuous
feast using produce sourced from his market garden. Further,
participants will gain insight into whisky making and its history at
the prize-winning Lark Distillery, enjoying comprehensive tastings and
a lunch of Tasmanian ocean trout and traditional Scottish haggis,
followed by a visit to Meadowbank Winery to view Tom Samek’s art
installations and enjoy coffee and dessert. At Kettering’s Farm Gate
Cafe, guests will gain distinctive insight during sausage-making
classes led by Lee Christmas, in which they will prepare their own
string of gourmet sausages to take home.

Launching on June 26 this year, the Tasmanian Culinary Weekend
is priced from $1600 per person and can be booked for a minimum of 4
people and a maximum of 8. Commencing on Friday morning and concluding
on Sunday evening, the package offers three full days packed with
culinary delights and allows Australian guests to discover the quality
and innovation for which the island state is rapidly becoming
internationally renowned.

To book the Tasmanian Culinary Weekend please contact Premier Travel Tasmania at travel@premiertasmania.com Tel. 03 6227 1388 or Grandvewe Cheeses on 03 6267 4099.
For more information visit:  www.premiertraveltasmania.com.