The ACE Basin's southern extension — Edisto's protected estuary waters produce sweet, plump, mild Lowcountry oysters with the characteristic softness of the warm South Carolina coast.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
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Unoaked ChardonnayPinot GrisLight Lager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterSt. Helena Sound / ACE BasinAppearancemedium · elongated
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