Nonesuch

Nonesuch River · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine, with a sweetness arriving alongside it rather than after — unusual for a Maine Eastern, which typically opens hard on salt before anything else.

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

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

Dry Rosé (Provence)Picpoul de PinetCold lager
Always start here

The reference version.

Moderate brine, with a sweetness arriving alongside it rather than after — unusual for a Maine Eastern, which typically opens hard on salt before anything else.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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