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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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
AlbariñoPinot GrisLagerlimehot sauce
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The reference version.
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
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated
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