Delaware Bay influence produces a plump, moderately briny oyster with a soft, clean finish — milder than the high-brine New England Atlantics.
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Textureplump
Finishclean
Pair with
AlbariñoChablisLager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 2, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
2
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterDelaware BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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