Port Huon
Huon Valley · Southern Ocean, Australia
Crassostrea gigas
Southern Tasmania's Huon Valley grows world-class apples and salmon — its oysters are equally notable. D'Entrecasteaux Channel's cold, clean water and Huon River nutrients produce balanced, firm Pacifics with good umami depth.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
Tasmanian Pinot Noir (lightly chilled)ChardonnayTasmanian Craft Ale
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The reference version.
Southern Tasmania's Huon Valley grows world-class apples and salmon — its oysters are equally notable. D'Entrecasteaux Channel's cold, clean water and Huon River nutrients produce balanced, firm Pacifics with good umami depth.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterHuon River / D'Entrecasteaux ChannelAppearancemedium · elongated
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