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.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
ChablisWelsh Sparkling Wine
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The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterMenai StraitAppearancemedium · elongated
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