Pacific Gold

Multiple Washington State sites — Puget Sound · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

Moderate brine with the Pacific Northwest's signature cucumber-forward sweetness. Moderately plump. Light creaminess. Mild mineral.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Vegetal notescucumber

Pair with

Washington State Riesling (dry)Brut Crémant or ProseccoCold Pacific Northwest lager
Always start here

The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 4, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a sweet finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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