Portland
Portland · English Channel, England
Crassostrea gigas
Dorset's Isle of Portland produces a clean, balanced English Channel Pacific — the harbour's strong tidal flushing and cold Channel water keep the oyster precise and mineral with moderate brine.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisEnglish Sparkling Wine
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The reference version.
Dorset's Isle of Portland produces a clean, balanced English Channel Pacific — the harbour's strong tidal flushing and cold Channel water keep the oyster precise and mineral with moderate brine.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPortland HarbourAppearancemedium · elongated
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