Island Creek

Duxbury Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Moderate to full brine, less aggressive than Wellfleet and considerably less than Maine. Creamy, sweet. Firm, plump flesh.

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

Salinity5/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs Champagne or Crémant de BourgogneChablis (Premier Cru)Dry Rosé (Provence or Sancerre Rosé)
Always start here

The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 5, sweetness 4, minerality 4, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
5
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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