Kumamoto Oysters

Kumamoto · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea sikamea

Low salinity, sweet liquor before the flesh even arrives.

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

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs ChampagneGrüner Veltliner (Smaragd or Federspiel)Dry Sake (Junmai or Junmai Ginjo)
Always start here

The reference version.

Low salinity, sweet liquor before the flesh even arrives.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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