Westernport Bay
Westernport Bay · Southern Ocean, Australia · Ostrea angasi
Victoria's second native flat oyster growing bay after Port Phillip — Westernport's cold, tidal environment and Southern Ocean influence produce a firm, metallic Angasi with hazelnut and copper depth.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Angasi metallic complexity — serve plain.
Pair with
Yarra Valley ChardonnayChablis
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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