Evening Cove
Vancouver Island · Pacific Coast, Canada
Crassostrea gigas
Vancouver Island's Baynes Sound Pacific oyster from an evening-calm cove — clean, balanced brine and sweetness with the sound's characteristic umami depth and firm texture.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
BC Pinot GrisChablisCraft Lager
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The reference version.
Vancouver Island's Baynes Sound Pacific oyster from an evening-calm cove — clean, balanced brine and sweetness with the sound's characteristic umami depth and firm texture.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterBaynes SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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