This rich creamy textured sheep cheese has been aged to give complex, caramelised, nutty-tangy flavours and you will notice a slight crunch from the lactate crystals starting to form, this indicates age and adds to the richness of this cheese.

Made using milk from Spring Sheeps finest pasture-fed flocks in Taranaki. A compliment and talking point to any cheese boards, use to enhance pasta dishes, melted in panini or add to a fondue for some decadence.

Spring Sheep Southern Lights Havarti was awarded a gold medal at the 2026 International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

Ingredients – Pasteurised ewes’ milk, cultures, animal rennet, salt.

How to enjoy and care for your Cheese

1. Remove cheese from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before consuming
2. Unwrap the cheese and let it breathe and come to room temperature; this enhances the flavours.
3. When serving together on a board use separate knives for each cheese type (white soft, blue, semi-soft, firm etc).
   
4. Serve with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, preserves and crusty breads (consider what goes with each type of cheese).
   
5. Include a range from mild-soft to medium and strong cheese styles, add names or descriptions.
6. Re-wrap cheese in its original paper/foil or in greaseproof paper or plastic wrap.
7. Store remaining cheese in a refrigerator (at 4°C).

This cheese can be frozen, but please be aware that the cheese texture may be drier when defrosted.