Norumbega Oysters from Damariscotta, ME

Available for a limited time only. Farmer:  Kellie and Eric Peters Location: Damariscotta River, mid-coast Maine Size: 3" How they're grown: The oysters start as seed grown in floating bags on the surface for the first year, then bottom-planted for another 1.5-3 years. No dredging on this farm, you could say they are much more “hands on” than that. Once the oysters have reached market size, they are pulled from the water by scuba diving. Yep, even in the winter. The diver carefully selects what is harvested, leaving the thinner oysters in place to continue to grow and pulled at a later date. How they taste: The long grow out and cold Maine waters make for a beautifully strong shell. Clean overall, and VERY meaty. High burst of salt upfront with sugar and zinc throughout. Not overly complex, making them approachable, crisp and refreshing! Why they're unique: These oysters come from four different lease sites totaling 11 acres, growing at depths ranging from 5 feet at the shallowest to