Umpqua River
Winchester Bay · Pacific Coast, USA
Crassostrea gigas
Oregon's Umpqua River estuary at Winchester Bay — the river's significant freshwater flow reduces salinity and builds sweetness, producing plump, mild Pacific oysters with a clean, sweet finish and moderate umami depth.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
Pinot GrisAlbariñoLight Lager
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The reference version.
Oregon's Umpqua River estuary at Winchester Bay — the river's significant freshwater flow reduces salinity and builds sweetness, producing plump, mild Pacific oysters with a clean, sweet finish and moderate umami depth.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterUmpqua River estuaryAppearancemedium-large · elongated
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