Narooma
Narooma · Pacific Coast, Australia
Saccostrea glomerata
Wagonga Inlet SRO from the Sapphire Coast town of Narooma — a small, clear inlet with excellent tidal exchange producing premium Sydney Rock oysters with the species' characteristic earthy-nutty depth and strong umami finish.
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Texturefirm
Finishnutty
Pair with
SemillonAlbariñoCraft Lager
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The reference version.
Wagonga Inlet SRO from the Sapphire Coast town of Narooma — a small, clear inlet with excellent tidal exchange producing premium Sydney Rock oysters with the species' characteristic earthy-nutty depth and strong umami finish.
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 yearsWaterWagonga InletAppearancemedium · irregular
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