Singletons & Co. Wensleydale & Cranberry (half Wheel)

Wensleydale & Cranberry

Bold, fruity & festive — Carron Lodge’s twist on classic Wensleydale

A delightful take on the traditional Yorkshire style, this cheese pairs the gently crumbly, creamy body of Wensleydale with vivid, juicy sweet-dried cranberries. Crafted by Carron Lodge at their farm-based dairy in Inglewhite, Lancashire, the blend brings texture, colour and flavour in perfect harmony.

Flavour Profile

• Smooth, mild creaminess of young Wensleydale with a light salinity.

• Lively bursts of sweet-tart cranberry throughout the paste, offering fruity contrast. A fresh, lightly crumbly body that melts gently on the palate, with lingering fruity sweetness.

Tasting Notes

On tasting, expect a gentle creamy base from the Wensleydale, followed by the popping of sweet dried cranberries giving bright glints of fruity tang and sugar. The texture is delectably crumbly yet smooth, with a refreshing finish that makes it an approachable yet distinctive choice.

Pairing Suggestions

• Wine: A lightly oaked Chardonnay or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc will complement the fruit-and-cream contrast.

• Beer / Cider: A pale ale or medium-dry cider emphasises the cranberry’s brightness and the cheese’s creaminess.

• Board mates: Serve alongside oat crackers, slices of pear or apple, walnuts, and a sweeter chutney or fig jam to echo the cranberry.

• Occasion: Perfect for festive cheeseboards or as a colourful centrepiece for dessert-style cheese courses.

Milk Source

Made with pasteurised cow’s milk (from Carron Lodge’s farm in Inglewhite, Lancashire). 

Heritage & Herd

Carron Lodge operate from Park Head Farm, Preston, Lancashire — over 400 Holstein-Friesian cows supply milk for more than 40 handcrafted cheeses. Their Wensleydale & Cranberry showcases their flair for combining artisan style with playful, flavour-rich additions.

Maturation

Young, fresh Wensleydale style — this cheese is typically sold at a relatively early stage (weeks rather than months of aging) to retain the creamy, moist crumb and allow the cranberry sweetness to shine. 

Presentation

• Available in blocks or half-wheels (e.g., ~1.1 kg half-wheel) with visible speckling of cranberries. 

• Paste is pale cream, cranberries add intense red flecks; rind minimal or natural.

• Ideal for cheeseboards, gifting or cutting into colourful blocks.

Shelf Life & Serving

• Store refrigerated.

• Best served at room temperature (~15-18 °C) for optimum flavour and texture.

• Once cut, wrap well and consume within several days for freshest cranberry pop and crumb texture.

Ingredients & Allergy Advice

Ingredients: Pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, lactic starter culture, microbial rennet, sweetened dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil). 
Allergy advice: Contains cow’s milk.

Country of Origin

United Kingdom — Lancashire, England.