Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata
Queensland's most northerly commercial SRO production — Hervey Bay's warm, sheltered waters (famous for humpback whales) produce plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with very mild brine and the subtropical earthy-umami character of Queensland warm-water growing conditions.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Shellmedium, irregular
Sweet and mild — lemon adds needed acid.
Pair with
QLD ChardonnayPinot GrisLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · irregular
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