Bluff
Foveaux Strait · Pacific Coast, New Zealand
Ostrea chilensis
Full brine, cold, and immediately mineral. Metallic flat-oyster note. Dense, firm, deeply savory flesh.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (aged, low intervention)Blanc de Blancs Champagne (vintage)Central Otago Pinot Noir (light, cool-climate)
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 4, minerality 5, umami 2 of 5, with a metallic finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
4
Mineral
5
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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