A North Fork Long Island oyster from Greenport's Pipes Cove — the cove's exposure to Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound produces moderate brine with a firm texture and a slightly briny finish.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a briny finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPipes CoveAppearancemedium · elongated
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