Emerald Cove
British Columbia · Pacific Coast, Canada
Crassostrea gigas
Named for the clarity of its growing waters — Emerald Cove oysters have a clean, mineral-forward profile with moderate brine and the firm texture of cold BC fjord growing conditions.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
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ChablisBC Pinot Gris
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The reference version.
Named for the clarity of its growing waters — Emerald Cove oysters have a clean, mineral-forward profile with moderate brine and the firm texture of cold BC fjord growing conditions.
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 yearsWaterBC inletsAppearancemedium · elongated
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