Robins Island oyster

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.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated

Balanced profile works well with lemon.

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetLager

Details

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

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