Kumiai

Pacific coastal lagoons of Baja California Norte · Pacific Coast, Mexico · Crassostrea gigas

Strong, clean brine, higher salinity than most Pacific Northwest Pacifics due to the upwelling-driven deep-ocean influence.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mineral complexity and long finish of a peak Kumiai is what makes it worth ordering. Lemon can overwhelm the upwelling-mineral character that differentiates

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs ChampagneAlbariño (Galician or California)Mezcal (neat, Espadín) with sal de gusano

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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