Boonies
Apalachee Bay · Gulf Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
An Apalachee Bay specialty — grown in the same nutrient-rich Florida Gulf waters as Apalachicola but from a different farm and area. Maximum Gulf sweetness, minimal brine, and a rich, plump texture from the warm, seagrass-rich bay environment.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, round
Extreme sweetness — lemon is essential.
Pair with
Pinot GrisDemi-Sec VouvrayWheat Beer
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium · round
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