Copps Island

Norwalk Islands · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine, softer entry than the eastern Sound sites.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The moderate brine and sweet character handle acid without difficulty. A small squeeze brightens the mid-palate and doesn't mask anything important. Standard ra

Pair with

Chablis (village)Muscadet Sèvre-et-MaineCold Dry Lager or Pilsner

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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