Marin Miyagi
Tomales Bay · Pacific Coast, USA
Crassostrea gigas
A Tomales Bay Pacific grown with a focus on consistency and presentation — the Marin Miyagi delivers the same clean, balanced California Pacific character as other Tomales Bay varieties in a reliably uniform shell.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisCA Chardonnay (unoaked)
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The reference version.
A Tomales Bay Pacific grown with a focus on consistency and presentation — the Marin Miyagi delivers the same clean, balanced California Pacific character as other Tomales Bay varieties in a reliably uniform shell.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated
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