Megansett Harbor

Falmouth · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

A small Falmouth harbor oyster with a softer, sweeter profile than the high-brine outer Cape varieties — the sheltered harbor tempers salinity and encourages a creamy, mild character.

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Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality2/5
Umami2/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

AlbariñoPinot GrisLight Lager
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The reference version.

A small Falmouth harbor oyster with a softer, sweeter profile than the high-brine outer Cape varieties — the sheltered harbor tempers salinity and encourages a creamy, mild character.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterMegansett HarborAppearancemedium · round

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