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Apalachee Bay · Gulf Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Apalachee Bay oyster with the maximum Gulf sweetness profile — warm seagrass meadow water, fast growth, and abundant phytoplankton produce a very sweet, plump Florida Gulf oyster with virtually no brine.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
Demi-Sec VouvrayPinot GrisWheat Beer
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The reference version.
Apalachee Bay oyster with the maximum Gulf sweetness profile — warm seagrass meadow water, fast growth, and abundant phytoplankton produce a very sweet, plump Florida Gulf oyster with virtually no brine.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
1
Sweet
5
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium · round
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