Pipes Cove

Greenport · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

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.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny

Pair with

ChablisMuscadet
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The reference version.

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.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPipes CoveAppearancemedium · elongated

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