Daufuskie Island

Daufuskie Island · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Lowcountry South Carolina oyster from the sound between Hilton Head and the Georgia border — sweet, creamy, and mild with the warm-water Southern coastal character and light umami depth.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturecreamy

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet and mild — lemon adds essential brightness.

Pair with

AlbariñoChardonnayLight Lager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterCalibogue SoundAppearancemedium · elongated

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