St. Helena Sound
St. Helena Sound · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Part of the ACE Basin estuarine system — St. Helena Sound's warm, sheltered waters produce sweet, plump Lowcountry oysters with the rich, mild character of South Carolina's pristine undeveloped estuary.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
AlbariñoUnoaked ChardonnayLight Lager
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The reference version.
Part of the ACE Basin estuarine system — St. Helena Sound's warm, sheltered waters produce sweet, plump Lowcountry oysters with the rich, mild character of South Carolina's pristine undeveloped estuary.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated
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ACE BasinACE BasinSouth Carolina's ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. Its oysters are sweet, plump, and mild — the warm, protected waters favor sweetness over salinity.Edisto IslandEdisto IslandThe ACE Basin's southern extension — Edisto's protected estuary waters produce sweet, plump, mild Lowcountry oysters with the characteristic softness of the warm South Carolina coast.
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