Somerdale
| Red Dragon, originally named Y Fenni, is a Welsh-origin blended Cheddar cheese incorporating ale and wholegrain mustard, created by Abergavenny Fine Foods. Now owned by Somerdale International, production shifted to Joseph Heler in Cheshire, England, due to lack of PDO/PGI status allowing relocation. Made from pasteurized cow’s milk (likely Holstein-Friesian), it uses vegetarian microbial rennet and ages for three months to balance flavor and texture. Its red wax coating and branding reference the Welsh red dragon. The cheese features a firm, creamy texture with mustard seed crunch, a flavor blend of fat, salt, heat, umami, and pairs well with bold red wines and ales. | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Firm, Smooth, Creamy |
| Flavor Profile | Fat, Salt, Heat, Umami |
| Wine Pairings | Shiraz, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja |
| Beer Pairings: | Brown Ale, Rye IPA, Stout, Porter |
| Food Pairings: | Welsh Rarebit, Burgers, Prosciutto, Salami, Ham, Pickles, Dark Chocolate |
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