Foveaux Strait

Foveaux Strait · Southern Ocean, New Zealand

Ostrea chilensis

The geographic name for what is commercially sold as Bluff — wild dredged from Foveaux Strait's exceptionally cold, clear Southern Ocean waters. Metallic mineral depth, sweet umami core, and the firm texture of a slow-grown deep-sea oyster.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality4/5
Umami4/5
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic

Pair with

NZ ChardonnayChablis
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The reference version.

The geographic name for what is commercially sold as Bluff — wild dredged from Foveaux Strait's exceptionally cold, clear Southern Ocean waters. Metallic mineral depth, sweet umami core, and the firm texture of a slow-grown deep-sea oyster.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
4
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationwild-dredged · 7–10 yearsAppearancemedium · round

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