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.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Shellmedium, irregular
Plump and earthy SRO welcomes lemon.
Pair with
NSW SemillonPinot GrisLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterMacleay RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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