Ninigret Petite

Ninigret Pond (Charlestown Pond) · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Ninigret Pond is the largest salt pond in Rhode Island's South County coastal system, covering roughly 1,700 acres behind the barrier beach at East Beach.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami2/5

Texturelean

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mild brine handles acid easily, and a small squeeze brightens the sweetness. There's not much to protect here. Use it if you want it.

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs Champagne or CrémantDry Rosé (Provence)Rhode Island Dry Cider

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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