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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.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancLager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterIndian OceanAppearancemedium · irregular
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