Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata
Brisbane's bay produces the warmest and sweetest SROs in Australia — Moreton Bay's warm subtropical water and fast growth create plump, very sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the species' earthy-umami character and almost no detectable brine. Distinctly different from the cooler southern SROs.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Shellmedium, irregular
Very sweet and mild — lemon is essential.
Pair with
QLD ChardonnayPinot GrisLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · irregular
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