Dennis Flat
Dennis · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Bottom-cultured in Cape Cod Bay off Dennis — the bay's cold, clear water and bottom culture produce a firm, flat-cupped oyster with classic mid-Cape brine and a clean finish.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
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The reference version.
Bottom-cultured in Cape Cod Bay off Dennis — the bay's cold, clear water and bottom culture produce a firm, flat-cupped oyster with classic mid-Cape brine and a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterCape Cod BayAppearancemedium · flat
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