Coromandel Rock

Coromandel Peninsula · Pacific Coast, New Zealand

Saccostrea glomerata

A rare wild SRO population in New Zealand — the Coromandel Rock oyster is a different experience from the NZ Pacific oysters grown in the same region. Firm, earthy-nutty, with strong umami and modest brine — distinctly SRO character in a Pacific oyster landscape.

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

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami4/5
Texturefirm
Finishearthy

Pair with

NZ Sauvignon BlancRieslingCraft Lager
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The reference version.

A rare wild SRO population in New Zealand — the Coromandel Rock oyster is a different experience from the NZ Pacific oysters grown in the same region. Firm, earthy-nutty, with strong umami and modest brine — distinctly SRO character in a Pacific oyster landscape.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationwild-harvestedWaterHauraki GulfAppearancemedium · irregular

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