Willapa Bay

Willapa Bay · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

One of the world's largest oyster-producing bays, Willapa is known for sweet, mild Pacifics — little brine, lots of sweetness, clean finish. A gateway Pacific oyster.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet

Pair with

AlbariñoPinot GrisWheat Beer
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One of the world's largest oyster-producing bays, Willapa is known for sweet, mild Pacifics — little brine, lots of sweetness, clean finish. A gateway Pacific oyster.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsAppearancemedium-large · elongated

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