Matunuck

Potter Pond · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Full brine that arrives early and doesn't apologize. Sweet against briny. Plump flesh. Salt and sugar in tension.

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

Salinity5/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet

Pair with

Rhode Island or New England Sauvignon BlancBlanc de Blancs Champagne or CrémantNewport Craft Pale Ale or Session IPA
Always start here

The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 5, sweetness 4, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a sweet finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
5
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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