Great South Bay

Great South Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

The original Blue Point growing ground — Great South Bay's shallow, warm, barrier-island-sheltered waters produce sweet, plump, mild oysters with low brine and a soft umami finish. The historic foundation of American oyster culture.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet

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ChardonnayPinot GrisLager
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The original Blue Point growing ground — Great South Bay's shallow, warm, barrier-island-sheltered waters produce sweet, plump, mild oysters with low brine and a soft umami finish. The historic foundation of American oyster culture.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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