Carlsbad Aquafarm
Carlsbad · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea gigas
Southern California's only commercial oyster farm — grown in a warm-water coastal lagoon near San Diego, Carlsbad oysters have a sweeter, milder profile than northern California varieties due to the warmer water. A unique SoCal expression of the Pacific oyster.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated
Sweet, mild SoCal profile welcomes lemon.
Pair with
CA ChardonnayAlbariñoCraft Lager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterAgua Hedionda LagoonAppearancemedium · elongated
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