CHEESEBOARDS: Feral Pig Wines
Wine, cheese and storytelling… Feral Pig Wines in Newport, Pembrokeshire seems to have our favourite things covered. Opening its doors in March 2023, Feral Pig has grown organically from a wine shop into a creative hub that supports all things wholesome and sustainable.
In the words of founder, Dave Cushley:
“It was never really a shop, just a place where you could come and taste good wine by good people. Then all kinds of likeminded types started turning up, and these days there's artwork on the go, music, fashion and of course cheese.”
Every wine at Feral Pig has its own story, and the cheese is selected using the same criteria – sourcing from good producers who care about what they’re doing. Dave says:
“We always make sure there's a good variety on the board, and with Welsh cheese being so good, we keep it as close to home as possible.”
ON FERAL PIG’S BOARD RIGHT NOW…
Pant-Ys-Gawn, The Abergavenny Fine Food Co.
Pant-Ys-Gawn is a fresh and creamy goat’s cheese, with distinct salty and citrus notes. It’s been hand-crafted in Monmouthshire for the past 40 years using traditional methods, inspired by the original Chevre recipes.
Buy from: The Welsh Cheese Company
Hafod, Holden Farm Dairy
Made at the longest established organic dairy farm in Wales, Hafod is a hard cheese with a melt in the mouth buttery, smooth texture. It has a distinct cheddar tang with grassy, earthy notes and sometimes a bright pear drop zing.
Buy from: Ty Caws
Frenni, Dolwerdd Dairy Sheep
Handmade in small batches in Ceredigion, Frenni is Dolwerdd Dairy Sheep’s brie-style cheese, made using pasteurised ewe’s milk from a small flock of dairy sheep that roam the farm in West Wales.
Buy from: Farmgate Llangrannog
Perl Las, Caws Cenarth
One of Wales’ best loved cheeses, Perl Las is made using organic milk and boasts an inviting golden colour with distinct blue veining. Super creamy and gently salty, the flavours grow stronger as it matures.
Buy from: Paxton & Whitfield
Accompaniments
Parsons Pickles Pickled Onions, Welsh Lady Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam, Cradoc's Crackers and Calon Wen lightly salted organic butter.
Visit: Feral Pig Wines, Llys Meddyg, East Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 0SY