Damariscotta River oyster

Damariscotta River

Damariscotta River · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

High brine — immediate, cold, forceful.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami4/5
Texturelean
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The finish is the whole point. Acid shortens it. Eat the first one plain; everything after that is your call.

Pair with

Chablis Premier Cru (Montée de Tonnerre, Vaillons, or Fourchaume)Blanc de Blancs ChampagneManzanilla Sherry

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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