Bluff

Foveaux Strait · Pacific Coast, New Zealand

Ostrea chilensis

Full brine, cold, and immediately mineral.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality5/5
Umami2/5
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.

Full brine, cold, and immediately mineral.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
4
Mineral
5
Umami
2
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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