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.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
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ChablisBC Pinot Gris
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterDiscovery PassageAppearancemedium · elongated
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