Glidden Point

Glidden Point · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

The Atlantic, barely filtered by twelve miles of river.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity5/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishsweet

Pair with

Grand Cru ChablisBlanc de Blancs ChampagneDry Irish Stout
Always start here

The reference version.

The Atlantic, barely filtered by twelve miles of river.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
5
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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