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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 50 MIN

#53 Valerie Henbest | The Art of French Cheese

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Cheese, culture & a whole lot of deliciousness!This week on Wiser With Wine, Rynae is joined by cheese expert Valerie Henbest for a delicious journey through four iconic cheeses: Délice de St-Cyr, Comté, Taleggio and Roquefort.Sharing the story behind France’s most-loved Comté and the ancient caves where it’s matured, to why you should always eat the rind and how the right wine (or even a little sweetness) can completely transform a blue cheese experience.Valerie also takes us from Normandy to Australia, sharing her journey behind the Smelly Cheese Co., her passion for educating palates and some of the incredible food and wine adventures she’s had along the way.Expect cheese, Champagne talk, French expertise, Italian flavours, plenty of laughs and some seriously delicious pairing inspiration.Pour a glass and join us for a very cheesy episode of Wiser With Wine.Follow us on instagram:www.instagram.com/wiserwithwinewww.instagram.com/good_cheese_week

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