Hastings River
Port Macquarie · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata
Port Macquarie's Hastings River SRO — warm, productive river estuary conditions produce plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the species' distinctive earthy-nutty finish and good umami depth.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Shellmedium, irregular
Sweet and earthy — lemon is welcome.
Pair with
SemillonChardonnayLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterHastings RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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