Moruya
Moruya · Pacific Coast, Australia
Saccostrea glomerata
Sapphire Coast SRO from the Moruya River on NSW's far south coast — the river estuary's clean water and moderate tidal exchange produce firm, earthy-nutty Sydney Rock oysters with strong umami and balanced brine.
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Texturefirm
Finishnutty
Pair with
SemillonRiesling
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The reference version.
Sapphire Coast SRO from the Moruya River on NSW's far south coast — the river estuary's clean water and moderate tidal exchange produce firm, earthy-nutty Sydney Rock oysters with strong umami and balanced brine.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterMoruya RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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