Storm Bay sits at the entrance of the Derwent River estuary, exposed to Southern Ocean swells — producing robust, high-brine Pacific oysters with pronounced mineral character and great firmness.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
Tasmanian SparklingChablis
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 2, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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