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.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, irregular
Moderate brine accepts lemon.
Pair with
MuscadetChablis
Details
Cultivationwild-harvestedWaterCapers InletAppearancemedium · irregular
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