Capers Island
Capers Island · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Wild-harvested from the uninhabited Capers Island preserve north of Charleston — direct Atlantic inlet exposure gives these oysters slightly more brine than deeper sound varieties, while the pristine environment ensures a clean, pure finish.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChablis
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The reference version.
Wild-harvested from the uninhabited Capers Island preserve north of Charleston — direct Atlantic inlet exposure gives these oysters slightly more brine than deeper sound varieties, while the pristine environment ensures a clean, pure finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationwild-harvestedWaterCapers InletAppearancemedium · irregular
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