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.
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The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterShoalhaven RiverAppearancemedium · irregular
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