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.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
High North Sea brine — serve plain or with mignonette.
Pair with
ChablisEnglish Sparkling WineDry Stout
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterLindisfarne HarbourAppearancemedium · elongated
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