Damariscotta River

Damariscotta River · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

High brine — immediate, cold, forceful.

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Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami4/5
Texturelean
Finishbriny

Pair with

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

High brine — immediate, cold, forceful.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
4
Umami
4
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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