A Taylor Shellfish Totten Inlet Pacific — bottom-cultured in South Puget Sound's most productive inlet, Mirimichi develops firm texture and balanced flavor with moderate brine, moderate sweetness, and the deep umami characteristic of Totten Inlet's rich growing environment.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
WA Pinot GrisChablisCraft Lager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 3 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterSouth Puget SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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