Florida Gulf oyster — warm water and abundant seagrass create a sweet, mild, plump oyster with minimal brine. Fast-growing and consistently approachable.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
Pinot GrisUnoaked ChardonnayLight Lager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 1, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsWaterGulf of MexicoAppearancemedium · round
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