Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay · Pacific Coast, Japan · Crassostrea gigas

Moderate-to-full brine, cold — the Miyagi Pacific baseline.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

As with Sanriku, the Japanese preparation (ponzu, grated daikon) is specifically designed for the umami character. Lemon alone is accepted but misses the pairin

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs ChampagneCold mugi shochu or cold waterCold junmai sake or junmai ginjo

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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