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.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet and mild — lemon adds the acid the oyster lacks.

Pair with

ChardonnayPinot GrisLager

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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