Moonstone

Trustom Pond and surrounding salt ponds · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Higher brine than the more enclosed salt ponds, because the tidal breach to the Atlantic keeps the salinity from settling.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

Moonstone's clean sweetness and moderate brine handle acid without being overwhelmed. A small squeeze brightens the mid-palate. Standard raw bar practice applie

Pair with

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lieBlanc de Blancs Champagne or New England SparklingRhode Island or New England Dry Cider

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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