Saldanha Bay
Saldanha Bay · Atlantic Coast, South Africa · Striostrea margaritacea
South Africa's largest commercial oyster farming operation — Saldanha Bay's cold Benguela Current upwelling produces clean, briny Cape Rock oysters with a consistent, reliable profile and good mineral character.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, irregular
Clean, balanced profile accepts lemon well.
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · irregular
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