Low salinity, sweet liquor before the flesh even arrives. Dense, creamy flesh. Mild, fruity sweetness. Brief sweet-mineral fade.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Pair with
Blanc de Blancs ChampagneGrüner Veltliner (Smaragd or Federspiel)Dry Sake (Junmai or Junmai Ginjo)
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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