Barrys tops in New Zealand

Barrys Bay Cheese took 11 medals including six golds and the Countdown Champion of Champions Award at the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards. The hand-crafted Aged Gouda was described by judges as having tropical fruit flavours and was a favourite with the entire panel, the cheese maker says. Barrys Bay also won golds for its Maasdam, peppered Havarti, Gouda, aged Gouda, Gruyere and Nettle Gouda. he judging panel was made up of 28 of the country¹s most experienced cheese connoisseurs and included over 430 New Zealand specialty cheeses.