The saltier sibling of the standard Chincoteague — grown in higher-salinity zones of the bay, Olde Salt leans into brine and delivers a sharp, clean Atlantic character with minimal sweetness.
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Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Pair with
ChablisChampagne BrutDry Stout
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 2, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a briny finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChincoteague BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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