Mild brine, distinctly sweet — the warm bay water and high nutrient load show up immediately.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Pair with
Blanc de Blancs Champagne (for Western service)Ponzu with grated daikon (raw service)Dry sake (junmai or junmai ginjo)
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 4 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationsuspended-trayAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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