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.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancSA Lager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterLangebaan LagoonAppearancemedium · irregular
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