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.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
AlbariñoMuscadet
Always start here
The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNantucket SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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