Discovery Islands
Discovery Islands · Pacific Coast, Canada · Crassostrea gigas
The Discovery Islands archipelago is swept by powerful tidal currents from the north — producing highly oxygenated, mineral-forward Pacific oysters with firm texture and a clean, precise finish.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
Mineral and firm — lemon pairs well.
Pair with
ChablisBC Pinot Gris
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterDiscovery PassageAppearancemedium · elongated
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