Shoalhaven River
Nowra · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata
South Coast NSW SRO from the Shoalhaven River — the river's freshwater moderates brine while the warm estuary conditions produce plump, sweet Sydney Rock oysters with the earthy-umami depth of the species.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Shellmedium, irregular
Sweet and earthy — lemon adds needed acid.
Pair with
SemillonChardonnayLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterShoalhaven RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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