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.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetLager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterLittle Peconic BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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