Tuross Lake
Tuross Head · Pacific Coast, Australia
Saccostrea glomerata
A coastal lake SRO on the Sapphire Coast — Tuross Lake's sheltered, warmer conditions produce sweeter, plumper Sydney Rock oysters with a soft earthy-umami finish and reduced brine.
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Textureplump
Finishearthy
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SemillonPinot GrisLight Lager
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The reference version.
A coastal lake SRO on the Sapphire Coast — Tuross Lake's sheltered, warmer conditions produce sweeter, plumper Sydney Rock oysters with a soft earthy-umami finish and reduced brine.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterTuross LakeAppearancemedium · irregular
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