Peconic Pearl
Peconic Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Sheltered Little Peconic Bay produces this sweet, creamy Long Island oyster — lower salinity than Great Peconic and a softer finish, with a rich umami mid-palate.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, round
Sweet and creamy — lemon cuts through nicely.
Pair with
Pinot GrisUnoaked ChardonnayLager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterLittle Peconic BayAppearancemedium · round
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