Sharpham Rustic
Price range: £8.00 through £40.00
Sharpham Rustic is a popular semi‑hard cheese made with rich Jersey cow’s milk. Its refreshing, lightly tangy flavour balances beautifully with the natural creaminess of the milk, and its crumbly, soft‑edged texture makes it unlike anything else — a true South West original. Made in both large deli cheeses and little truckles, Rustic is a versatile favourite, perfect for cheeseboards, gifting, or topping a celebration cheese cake.
Awarded One Star at the Great Taste Awards 2026, judges praised its distinctive character, describing it as:
‘This attractive, UFO-shaped cheese has a thin, white rind. The paste is even, paler in colour and softer in the middle, graduating to become marginally darker as it nears the rind. Its smell is buttery and slightly grassy. The texture is soft, melting and almost fudgy. The flavour is mild but builds in complexity. It has a touch of bitterness, almost lemony, which adds to the overall appeal, cutting through the creaminess. The rind is earthy but not overpowering and brings extra balance to the slight acidity of the cheese. This tastes like a cheese that somebody has taken great care over.’
Learn More About Sharpham Rustic Cheese
Learn more about the awards Sharpham Rustic has earned, the sizes we make it in, and our favourite pairing suggestions below. If you still have a question, please contact us — we’re always happy to help.
SIZE:
Made in two sizes, whole deli cheeses and mini truckles are perfect for topping celebration cheesecakes, cheeseboards, and gifting.
- Large Whole Cheese – approx. 1.7 kg Diameter 18 cm × Height 8.5 cm
- Mini Truckle – approx. 280g Diameter 9 cm × Height 7 cm
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Sharpham Rustic is irresistible served with oatcakes and sweet chutney, especially alongside a crisp glass of Sandridge Barton Dart Valley Reserve. The wine’s freshness lifts Rustic’s gentle tang and crumbly richness beautifully.
DIETARY INFORMATION:
- Pasteurised Jersey cow’s MILK
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Edible white bloomy rind
STORAGE & SERVING:
For best results, store Sharpham Rustic in the fridge at 0–5°C. Bring to room temperature before serving to allow its buttery, grassy notes and crumbly texture to fully develop.
AWARDS:
Sharpham Rustic has been recognised across regional and national competitions:
2026- Great Taste Awards – 1 Star
2025- Taste of the West- Gold Medal
2025- Food Drink Devon Awards– Gold Medal
2025- Devon County Show- Silver Medal
2024- Artisan Cheese Awards – Bronze Medal
2024- Global Cheese Awards – Bronze Medal
Find out more about Sharpham Rustic here.