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.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated
Sweet Oregon coastal profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
Pinot GrisOregon ChardonnayLight Lager
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterCoquille RiverAppearancemedium · elongated
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