Lindisfarne
Holy Island · North Sea, England
Crassostrea gigas
Northumberland's famous tidal island produces cold North Sea oysters with high brine and pronounced minerality — clear, sharp, and austere. One of England's most distinctive oysters.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
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ChablisEnglish Sparkling WineDry Stout
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The reference version.
Northumberland's famous tidal island produces cold North Sea oysters with high brine and pronounced minerality — clear, sharp, and austere. One of England's most distinctive oysters.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterLindisfarne HarbourAppearancemedium · elongated
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