Copano Bay

Copano Bay · Gulf Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

A shallow, semi-enclosed Texas bay north of Corpus Christi — Copano Bay's warm, low-salinity water fed by Mission and Aransas Rivers produces plump, sweet Gulf oysters with minimal brine and a clean soft finish.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality1/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
AlbariñoPinot GrisLagerlimehot sauce
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A shallow, semi-enclosed Texas bay north of Corpus Christi — Copano Bay's warm, low-salinity water fed by Mission and Aransas Rivers produces plump, sweet Gulf oysters with minimal brine and a clean soft finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated
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