Oysters - Like Kissing the Ocean on the lips
This oyster is as lively as the fellow who farms them, Joe Harty.
Name: Harty Oysters
Species: Crassostrea gigas
Location: Dungarvan Bay, Ireland
Merroir:
Dungarvan Bay is beautifully pristine and healthy wetland area full of marine and birdlife at the mouth of the Colligan River
Flavours, textures and characteristics noted include:
Rich brine, vegetal and mineral balance, copper, dense umami.
An oyster with a strong Nose a dense rich Body and a depth of Finish that lingers
Salinity: 7/10
Meat to Shell Ratio: 8/10
Consistently plump and full with a good body to gill mass.
Cup depth: Medium cup
Website: www.hartyoysters.com
This lively family affair has created the perfect Irish ‘speciale’ oyster. Carrying a distinctive verdant irish hue, Harty Oysters come from a family that has lived and worked here on the land over six generations since 1835, farming in a sustainable way. This has helped to ensure a beautifully pristine and healthy bay which is an S.P.A. (Special Protected Area) area. Harty Oysters export all over the world and are a favourite over in China.
