PEI oyster from the sheltered bay on the island's south side — slightly lower salinity than the north shore varieties due to river inputs from the central island, producing a clean, balanced oyster with moderate brine and sweetness.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChablisLight Lager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterBedeque BayAppearancesmall · round
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