John's River oyster

John's River

John's River · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine, with the faintest sweetness where the main Damariscotta appellations would give you something drier.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturelean
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The moderate brine and slight sweetness can take a light squeeze without losing character. A small amount works; a heavy hand kills the finish.

Pair with

Village Chablis or unoaked ChardonnayBlanc de Blancs CrémantSancerre Blanc

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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