Brant Point
Nantucket · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Nantucket's exposed position produces a reliably salty, mineral oyster — straightforward Atlantic character with no sweetness to soften it.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, elongated
Strong salinity makes lemon redundant.
Pair with
ChablisChampagne BrutDry Stout
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNantucket HarborAppearancemedium · elongated
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