Aunt Dotty's

Harpswell Neck · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Brine shows up early but doesn't push.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny

Pair with

Muscadet or Picpoul de PinetDry hard ciderCold New England lager
Always start here

The reference version.

Brine shows up early but doesn't push.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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