A sharp PEI Atlantic — cold Northumberland Strait water produces high brine with a clean mineral backbone, balanced by just enough sweetness.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetDry Stout
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterNorthumberland StraitAppearancesmall · round
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