St. Helena Sound oyster

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.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet Lowcountry profile welcomes lemon.

Pair with

AlbariñoUnoaked ChardonnayLight Lager

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.