Yaquina Bay
Newport · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea gigas
Oregon coast Pacific — the direct Pacific Ocean influence at Yaquina Bay inlet produces moderate brine and clean mineral character, balanced by river-fed sweetness.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced Oregon coastal profile accepts lemon well.
Pair with
Pinot GrisMuscadetLight Lager
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterYaquina BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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