Windy Point Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics
See image licensing infoWindy Point Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from the Bow area south of Samish Bay in Washington State. The cool, clean waters of the Rosario Strait add a unique fruity characteristic to these deep cupped oysters. Windy Point oysters are rack & bag cultivated. They have beautiful multi-colored shells with flairs of lichen green, black, purple, cream, gray and gold.
| Windy Point Oyster | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bow, WA south Samish Bay |
| Species | Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) |
| Oyster Availability | September – July |
| Size | 3″ to 4 1/2″ |
| Oyster Cultivation | Tray to Beach |
| Oyster Flavor Profile | Windy Point Oysters have beautiful fluted, multi-colored shells, medium brininess, and firm, plump meats with a mild, sweet flavor and fruity finish. |
See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters. Also, check-out our list of where to buy raw oysters. Comments from before Site Migration
DAVID BUCHANAN [ Jan 31, 2011 ]
I agree Alicia. I tried them for the first time a few days ago and Windy Point Oysters are excellent. Great flavor, medium brine, nice!
They are delicious I am sure…but wow, just look at those gorgeous shells…beautiful indeed 🙂
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