Pamlico Sound

Pamlico Sound · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

North Carolina's vast Pamlico Sound is one of the largest lagoon systems on the East Coast — barrier island protection and warm water produce sweet, mild, plump oysters with low brine and a characteristically soft Southern Atlantic finish.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality1/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet

Pair with

AlbariñoUnoaked ChardonnayLight Lager
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North Carolina's vast Pamlico Sound is one of the largest lagoon systems on the East Coast — barrier island protection and warm water produce sweet, mild, plump oysters with low brine and a characteristically soft Southern Atlantic finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated

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