Coquille River

Bandon · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

Oregon Pacific oyster from the Coquille River estuary near Bandon — the river's freshwater moderates salinity while the Pacific coast's clean, cold upwelling water keeps flavor focused and sweet.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pinot GrisOregon ChardonnayLight Lager
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The reference version.

Oregon Pacific oyster from the Coquille River estuary near Bandon — the river's freshwater moderates salinity while the Pacific coast's clean, cold upwelling water keeps flavor focused and sweet.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterCoquille RiverAppearancemedium · elongated
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