Corpus Christi area Texas Gulf oyster from Aransas Bay — home to whooping cranes and redfish, the bay's warm, clear water produces sweet, plump oysters with mild brine and clean Gulf character.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
AlbariñoPinot GrisLagerlimehot sauce
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 1, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsWaterAransas BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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