Sharpham Washbourne
Price range: £7.95 through £60.00
Named after the neighbouring hamlet of Washbourne — where sheep were once bathed in the River Wash — this cheese is made using exceptional ewe’s milk from Tom and Helen Garland. Washbourne is an unpressed, washed‑curd cheese with a subtle nutty flavour that deepens beautifully with age and a smooth, pliable texture achieved through curd‑washing. Once moulded, each cheese is bathed in brine, turned, and carefully nurtured until it reaches its supple, yielding perfection.
Rich, complex and gently savoury, Washbourne develops a rounded nuttiness as it matures, making it a distinctive and much‑loved part of the Sharpham range.
Learn More About Sharpham Washbourne Ewe’s Milk Cheese
Learn more about our seasonal Sharpham Washbourne ewe’s milk cheese, including sizes, pairing ideas and recipe inspiration below.
SIZE:
- Large Round – approx. 1.6 kg Diameter 18.5 cm × Height 5.5 cm
- Wedge – approx. 200g
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Washbourne is a wonderful alternative to Manchego in Mediterranean‑style dishes, or simply enjoy it on its own with a little quince jelly. Its gentle nuttiness pairs beautifully with livelier white wines such as Sharpham Pinot Gris Wild Ferment. For a simple small plate, try freshly steamed spring asparagus topped with finely grated Washbourne and a drizzle of good olive oil.
Recipe: BBQ Lamb Kofta Flatbreads with Sharpham Washbourne
DIETARY INFORMATION:
- Pasteurised ewe’s MILK
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Edible white rind
AWARDS:
Sharpham Washbourne has been recognised across regional, national and international competitions:
2025- Food Drink Devon Awards- Platinum
2025–Taste of the West Gold– Commended
2025- Artisan Cheese Award– Bronze
2025- Great Taste – 1 Star
2025- World Cheese Awards- Bronze
2025- Global Cheese Awards- Silver
Find out more about Sharpham Washbourne here.