Nauset
Orleans · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Nauset Harbor's tight connection to the open Atlantic produces a sharp, saline oyster with a clean mineral finish — uncompromising Cape Cod character.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
Chablis Premier CruMuscadet sur Lieplain mignonette
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The reference version.
Nauset Harbor's tight connection to the open Atlantic produces a sharp, saline oyster with a clean mineral finish — uncompromising Cape Cod character.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNauset HarborAppearancemedium · elongated
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