Harney Channel

San Juan Islands · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

San Juan Islands Pacific from the swift, cold tidal channels of the archipelago — strong current exposure produces a firm, mineral-forward oyster with moderate brine and a clean, precise finish.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishmineral

Pair with

ChablisWA Pinot Gris
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The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterHarney ChannelAppearancemedium · elongated

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