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.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancSA Lager
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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.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterLangebaan LagoonAppearancemedium · irregular

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