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.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium-large, elongated
Sweet river estuary profile welcomes lemon.
Pair with
Pinot GrisAlbariñoLight Lager
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterUmpqua River estuaryAppearancemedium-large · elongated
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