Quadra Island
Quadra Island · Pacific Coast, Canada · Crassostrea gigas
Discovery Passage's fierce currents keep the water cold, clear, and highly oxygenated — Quadra Island oysters have a firm, athletic texture and a notably mineral, clean Pacific character.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
Mineral character pairs well with lemon.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterDiscovery PassageAppearancemedium · elongated
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