Dabob Bay

Dabob Bay · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

Very low brine — startling in a Pacific Northwest context where moderate salt is the baseline expectation.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

Grüner Veltliner (Federspiel)Blanc de Blancs ChampagneCold dry sake (junmai)
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The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 4, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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