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.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
SA Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancLager
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The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · irregular
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