Robins Island

Robins Island · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Long Island Sound character — moderate brine, some sweetness from the bay's warmer waters, and a firm texture from bottom culture.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetLager
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The reference version.

Long Island Sound character — moderate brine, some sweetness from the bay's warmer waters, and a firm texture from bottom culture.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterLittle Peconic BayAppearancemedium · elongated

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