Wijngaard Kaas is a family business based in Woerden, established in 1936, that crafts and sells cheeses under the brands Reypenaer, Wyngaard Kaas, and Vegan Restaurant.
The Van den Wijngaard family has been specializing in the aging of cheese for four generations, with great dedication. Not just any cheese, but the finest cheeses from the Netherlands, aged under the unique conditions of a historic warehouse. In our historic cheese warehouse from 1906, the cheeses age slowly and for an extended period in a unique microclimate, with natural fluctuations in temperature and humidity by opening and closing the shutters. These natural variations contribute to the complexity of the flavor, resulting in the development of a particularly beautiful taste.
And this is what Wijngaard Kaas stands for: with love and dedication, we strive to achieve the finest flavor development of our cheeses.
Grandfather Piet started trading cheese in 1936, initially as a bartering tool for groceries in his then grocery store. He supplied local farmers around Woerden, and was paid in cheese. Over time, cheese became more and more important. In 1946/47, his son Jan took over the business and focused entirely on aging cheese. The business developed slowly but steadily, and cheese became increasingly appreciated in the Netherlands.
In 1975, the third generation joined with daughter Riet, son Jan, and since 1995, son Rien. In 2019, the fourth generation joined with Jan, the son of Rien, and in 2020 with Huug, the son of Carry Van den Wijngaard, and since 2023, with Frederique, the daughter of Rien.
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Our goal is to create flavorful cheese through aging where nature plays its part.
In the large cheese market, flavor has been made secondary to cost. By aging cheese in cold conditions and high humidity, cheese loses as little weight as possible, keeping costs low, but this comes at the expense of flavor.
With our experience in natural aging in the historic cheese warehouse in Woerden, we are convinced that flavor develops best through higher temperatures, lower humidity, and natural variations in those factors. The cheeses lose more weight, but that benefits the taste.
When consumed in moderation, cheese is very healthy. With flavorful cheese, you need less (which is also better for your wallet).
Our inspiration is to develop an attractive and innovative range of these fine cheeses for social moments, both in hospitality and at home.
