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.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality1/5
Umami4/5
Textureplump
Finishearthy

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QLD ChardonnayPinot GrisLager
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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.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
4
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · irregular

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