Pickle Point

Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Coast, Canada

Crassostrea virginica

A sharp PEI Atlantic — cold Northumberland Strait water produces high brine with a clean mineral backbone, balanced by just enough sweetness.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetDry Stout
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The reference version.

A sharp PEI Atlantic — cold Northumberland Strait water produces high brine with a clean mineral backbone, balanced by just enough sweetness.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterNorthumberland StraitAppearancesmall · round

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