Say Cheese !

We are happy to announce that McIntosh and Bowman Cheesemongers has joined The Australia Card and offers a 10% discount on their tour to Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour where their Australian Cheese and Wine Experience is held.

The experience is valued at 170.00 per person and includes transport to and from Fort Denison, Australian Sparkling on arrival, 3 canapes, 12 Australian farmhouse cheeses, 5 Australian wines, tasting notes and 2 hours with Cheese Expert Claudie McIntosh.


Claudia McIntosh, of the 'McIntosh & Bowman' partnership is the face of the company and has been the driving force and inspiration, drawing from her original and exceptional experiences abroad.

Her passion for cheese is immense and for the past 4 years she has immersed herself in cheese focused activities around the world. Her experience includes:

Completing the UK Cheese Guild Diploma gaining a High Distinction.
Working at Sheridan's Cheese Mongers, Ireland's most prestigious cheese retailer/wholesaler, for 1 year, also running their farmers market stall in the famous Temple Bar.
Doing work experience with Neal's Yard Dairy, London and working for them in Italy at the Slow Food 'International Cheese Festival' in Piedmonte.
Judging and assisting at cheese competitions including, 'The British Cheese Awards', England 2005; where she judged three categories.
Making a raw cows milk, washed rind, vegetarian rennet cheese, south of the Belfast border with Irish Cheese maker 'Silke Cropp'.
Attending courses run by international cheese expert Juliet Harbutt in Britain 2005.
Backpacking around Europe specifically to visit cheese makers and famous cheese shops and regions such as Parma in Reggio Emillia, Italy; home of the famous Parmegiano Cheese.

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