Brine shows up early but doesn't push. Slight sweetness follows. Firm flesh. Straightforward bay mineral.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Pair with
Muscadet or Picpoul de PinetDry hard ciderCold New England lager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 1, minerality 4, umami 3 of 5, with a briny finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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