Hog Island Atlantic
Tomales Bay · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Hog Island Oyster Co.'s C. virginica grown in California's Tomales Bay — the Eastern oyster species in Pacific waters produces a fascinatingly different result: sharper brine, firmer texture, and more pronounced mineral character than the sweetwater Bay Pacific varieties.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
High brine and mineral from C. virginica in cold Pacific water — serve plain.
Pair with
ChablisBlanc de Blancs Champagne
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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