Barnegat Salts oyster

Barnegat Salts

Barnegat Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

The salt hits with real Atlantic authority.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The subtle mid-palate quality that makes this oyster interesting is exactly what lemon erases. Try it plain first, especially on autumn product. If the backgrou

Pair with

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lieBlanc de Blancs ChampagneCold Craft Lager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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