Smoky Bay Angasi
Smoky Bay · Southern Ocean, Australia
Ostrea angasi
South Australia's native flat oyster from one of its most pristine remote bays — slow-grown Angasi with excellent metallic-mineral character, hazelnut richness, and umami depth from the Southern Ocean's cold, nutrient-rich water.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Clare Valley RieslingChablis
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The reference version.
South Australia's native flat oyster from one of its most pristine remote bays — slow-grown Angasi with excellent metallic-mineral character, hazelnut richness, and umami depth from the Southern Ocean's cold, nutrient-rich water.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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