Rappahannock River

Rappahannock River · Atlantic Coast, USA

Mild, gentle brine — significantly lower salinity than a New England Eastern.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturecreamy

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mild, sweet profile accommodates lemon better than a high-brine Atlantic Eastern without losing itself entirely. A light squeeze works. The classic mignonet

Pair with

Viognier (Virginia — Boxwood, RdV)Muscadet sur lieAmerican Lager or Light Pilsner

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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