Sapelo Island
Sapelo Island · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Wild oysters from the wild barrier island of Sapelo — home to the Gullah Geechee community and a pristine estuary reserve. Sweet, plump, and mild with the clean coastal Georgia character of an undeveloped barrier island sound system.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
AlbariñoPinot GrisLight Lager
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Wild oysters from the wild barrier island of Sapelo — home to the Gullah Geechee community and a pristine estuary reserve. Sweet, plump, and mild with the clean coastal Georgia character of an undeveloped barrier island sound system.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationwild-harvestedWaterDoboy SoundAppearancemedium · irregular
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