Some places demand a return visit, and High Valley Cheese Co. is one of them.
A name now deeply embedded into Mudgee’s culinary and hospitality scene, this boutique cheesery is the kind of place that’ll linger in your memory. One bite of their award-winning marinated fetta or robust washed rind rouge is all it takes. Just wait – you’ll be back.
At High Valley Cheese Co you’ll find owner Shaun Barry and his passionate team of locals hard at work, crafting small-batch artisan, handmade cheeses using traditional techniques.
Drop in for a tasting from 10 am to 4 pm and treat your tastebuds to award-wining marinated fetta, triple cream brie, smoked cheddar, and Colly Blue; a cheese that dances across the tongue with a tingling intensity. It’s no surprise that High Valley Cheese finds its way onto menus at almost every restaurant, winery, and boutique stay in town. If you’ve ordered a cheese board in the Mudgee Region, it’s no doubt topped with High Valley’s goods.
Modern techniques and equipment have their place, but here at High Valley Cheese Co it’s about respecting age-old tradition and hands-on, small-batch production. Every wheel and wedge is made with intention, from the stirring of the curds to the careful monitoring of the maturing process.
High Valley Cheese Co produces cheese in the most eco-friendly way possible. The small factory uses solar power, recyclable packaging, local ingredients and regional oils.
Let’s get into the good stuff, shall we?
High Valley’s marinated fetta claimed 3 gold and 1 silver medal at the recent 2025 Sydney Royal Dairy Produce Show. Creamy, versatile, and available in both plain and marinated varieties including chilli, olive, basil pesto, and tomato, it’s a crowd favourite for good reason.
Rich, bold, and effortlessly indulgent, Mudgee High Valley Triple Cream Brie is wrapped in a delicate white rind, it exudes subtle French elegance that brie lovers seek.
A nod to Britain’s cheesemaking heritage, Caerphilly is a young Welsh farmhouse-style cheddar with a crumbly texture and a subtle, earthy tang. Grate it, melt it, or enjoy it straight from the board. This is a cheese that adapts to any occasion.
Flavoured with locally sourced cherry wood from the Roth Family Orchard, High Valley’s smoked cheddar is a delicate balance of sharpness and smokiness. Smoked traditionally, it’s a standout addition to any cheese board.
For those who like their cheese with a bit of punch, the Mudgee Rouge delivers. This washed rind cheese is bold, complex, and unapologetically tasty.
High Valley’s blue cheeses are made up of two distinct personalities. Stefan Blue is the perfect introduction to your blue cheese journey: mild, creamy, and completely addictive. Colly Blue, on the other hand, is for those who like their blue cheese with a little more attitude. Stronger, firmer, and beautifully marbled, it delivers a lingering sweetness and a signature blue profile.
In a town known for its wine, High Valley Cheese Co. ensures Mudgee’s cheese game is just as strong. Whether it’s the sharp hit of smoked cheddar, the indulgent creaminess of brie, or the herb-infused marinated fetta, there’s a cheese to suit every palate.
Can’t get enough? Pick up your favourites from the Mudgee Farmers’ Market or several stockists around the country.
