Langebaan
Langebaan · Atlantic Coast, South Africa · Striostrea margaritacea
Langebaan Lagoon is a pristine protected marine reserve in the West Coast National Park — the cold Benguela Current feeds clear, cold water through the lagoon, producing clean, briny, mineral Cape Rock oysters with excellent clarity and firm texture.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, irregular
Clean mineral profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancSA Lager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterLangebaan LagoonAppearancemedium · irregular
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