The judges tasting notes said, “We really wanted to tuck in! Very tender meat – all the way through…pure meat flavours of both the beef and lamb are outstanding.”
Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats Mixed Box - Beef & Lamb is the work of couple Dion and Ali Kilmister, who run 1500 head of cattle and 15,000 sheep on three farms spread over 250 km in the lower North Island.
Fisher Troy Bramley and his partner Claire Edwards fish sustainability off the southern Wairarapa coast with the aim of supplying ‘kaimoana fresh as, straight from the ocean’.
Made in the traditional Italian manner by hand-pouring milk into a cheesecloth-lined colander and leaving it to slowly strain, ViaVio mascarpone impressed the judges with its creamy texture and rich buttery flavour.
Judges enjoyed the beautiful coconut aroma and creamy appearance. Raglan Food Co’s Apple & Ginger Kefir Drinking Yoghurt also won a gold medal with silver medals awarded to two other Raglan Food Co’s drinking yoghurts.
