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.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced Channel character accepts lemon.
Pair with
ChablisEnglish Sparkling Wine
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPortland HarbourAppearancemedium · elongated
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