Nelson Lagoon
Nelson Bay · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata
Winner of the 2024 Sydney Royal Show Gold Medal — Nelson Lagoon SROs have a firm, well-developed texture and the pronounced earthy-nutty finish of top-quality Saccostrea glomerata, with balanced brine and strong umami.
Texturefirm
Finishnutty
Shellmedium, irregular
Award-winning nutty SRO character works with lemon.
Pair with
NSW SemillonChardonnayCraft Ale
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNelson LagoonAppearancemedium · irregular
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