Coldstream Dairy
Victoria · Australia
Savor a delicious cheese board that captures the authentic flavors of the Yarra Valley while experiencing the rustic charm of farm life.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Coldstream Dairy
Welcome to Coldstream Dairy, a quintessential example of the artisanal passion that defines the Yarra Valley's food and wine landscape. Located at 735 Maroondah Highway, this farmhouse creamery is far removed from the world of…
Listen in the app2The Cheese Factory: The Art of the Curd
At the heart of Coldstream Dairy is the cheese factory, a space transformed from a simple farm shed into a center for culinary creation. The process of making cheese here is a labor of love that often begins at 10:00 AM and…
Listen in the app3Belgian Blue Cattle: The 'Cows on Steroids'
The story of Coldstream Dairy is also the story of the cattle that have grazed these lands. While the dairy now uses milk from various sources, the farm's history is deeply connected to a specific breed: the Belgian Blue. …
Listen in the app4Gouda and Camembert: A Flavor Inquiry
When you step into the dairy's shop, you are presented with a sensory puzzle of different flavors and textures. One of Anna's favorite experiments is a 'rubbery camembert' that has the distinct flavor profile of a gouda—a…
Listen in the app5Scotty the Goat: The Farm's Ambassador
Every successful artisanal business has its unofficial ambassadors, and at Coldstream Dairy, that role is filled by Scotty the goat. Scotty was abandoned by his mother as a kid and was hand-raised by Anna, leading to a deep and…
Listen in the app6The Shop's Heritage: Italian Roots in the Yarra
The interior of the Coldstream Dairy shop is decorated with photographs that tell a deeper story of migration and cultural heritage. Anna's mother came from a small village in the Abruzzi region of Italy, and this heritage is a…
Listen in the app7The Future: Retirement and Legacy
As we conclude our specific inquiry into Coldstream Dairy, we must look toward its future. Anna is currently in 'retirement mode,' aiming for 'less work' rather than more. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to Coldstream Dairy has come to a close, and we leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to be an artisanal producer in the modern age. We have explored the meticulous science of cheesemaking in the factory,…
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What is Coldstream Dairy?
Coldstream Dairy is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Victoria · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.6831, 145.4501 |
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