ACE Basin

ACE Basin · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

South Carolina's ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. Its oysters are sweet, plump, and mild — the warm, protected waters favor sweetness over salinity.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

AlbariñoUnoaked ChardonnayLight Lager
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South Carolina's ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. Its oysters are sweet, plump, and mild — the warm, protected waters favor sweetness over salinity.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterAshepoo-Combahee-Edisto BasinAppearancemedium · elongated

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