Low to moderate brine — noticeably lower salinity than Atlantic Easterns or open-coast Pacifics. Cucumber-melon. Plump, snappy flesh.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishsweet
Pair with
Washington State Riesling (dry to off-dry)Grüner VeltlinerDry Pacific Northwest Cider
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 4, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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MorlaixBaie de MorlaixModerate brine, cold — the liquor reads as Atlantic without any particular bay's fingerprint on it.Pacific GoldMultiple Washington State sites — Puget SoundModerate brine with the Pacific Northwest's signature cucumber-forward sweetness. Moderately plump. Light creaminess. Mild mineral.
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