Menai Strait
Anglesey · Irish Sea, Wales · Crassostrea gigas
The swift tidal currents of the Menai Strait between Anglesey and mainland Wales keep the water cold and mineral-rich — producing firm, clean Pacifics with a notable mineral finish.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
Mineral character pairs well with lemon.
Pair with
ChablisWelsh Sparkling Wine
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterMenai StraitAppearancemedium · elongated
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