Wapengo Lake

Sapphire Coast · Pacific Coast, Australia · Saccostrea glomerata

Sapphire Coast SRO from an isolated coastal lake — clean brine, moderate sweetness, and the characteristic earthy-nutty finish of the Sydney Rock species, with good umami depth from the lake's rich phytoplankton.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality3/5

Umami4/5

Texturefirm

Finishnutty

Shellmedium, irregular

Nutty SRO character is brightened by lemon.

Pair with

NSW SemillonAlbariñoCraft Lager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterWapengo LakeAppearancemedium · irregular

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