Fisher's Island

Fisher's Island · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Cold and immediate — the Atlantic connection through The Race produces a brine that's assertive in a way that sheltered Sound sites don't achieve.

Salinity5/5

Sweetness1/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishbriny

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The finish is the case for this oyster. Lemon closes it early. If a guest insists, a single drop on summer product. On anything October through March: plain.

Pair with

Grand Cru or Premier Cru ChablisBlanc de Blancs ChampagneDry Irish Stout

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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