Malabar
Cape Monomoy · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Grown in Nantucket Sound near the Monomoy wildlife refuge — the sound's moderate salinity produces a well-balanced Cape oyster with equal brine and sweetness and a clean, precise finish.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced profile welcomes lemon.
Pair with
AlbariñoMuscadet
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNantucket SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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