Macleay River
Kempsey · Pacific Coast, Australia
Saccostrea glomerata
North Coast NSW SRO from the Macleay River estuary — similar to Manning and Hastings in character, producing plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the earthy-umami depth of the species and moderate river-influenced brine.
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Textureplump
Finishearthy
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NSW SemillonPinot GrisLager
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The reference version.
North Coast NSW SRO from the Macleay River estuary — similar to Manning and Hastings in character, producing plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the earthy-umami depth of the species and moderate river-influenced brine.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
4
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterMacleay RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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Hastings RiverPort MacquariePort Macquarie's Hastings River SRO — warm, productive river estuary conditions produce plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the species' distinctive earthy-nutty finish and good umami depth.Manning RiverManning RiverMid-North Coast NSW SRO from the Manning River estuary — freshwater from the river keeps brine moderate while warm conditions encourage the plump, earthy-umami character that defines the Sydney Rock oyster species.
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