Nelson
Nelson · Pacific Coast, New Zealand
Crassostrea gigas
Nelson's Tasman Bay is sheltered and sunny — producing well-rounded Pacific oysters with balanced brine, moderate sweetness, and the clean finish associated with New Zealand's pristine coastal waters.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
Marlborough Sauvignon BlancNZ Pinot Gris
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The reference version.
Nelson's Tasman Bay is sheltered and sunny — producing well-rounded Pacific oysters with balanced brine, moderate sweetness, and the clean finish associated with New Zealand's pristine coastal waters.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterTasman BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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