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East London · Indian Ocean, South Africa · Striostrea margaritacea
Eastern Cape South Africa oyster from the Indian Ocean coast — the Agulhas Current's warmer Indian Ocean water produces Cape Rock oysters with slightly more sweetness and less extreme mineral character than the cold Benguela Atlantic coast varieties.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, irregular
Balanced Indian Ocean coastal profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterIndian OceanAppearancemedium · irregular
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