Samish Bay oyster

Samish Bay

Samish Bay · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea gigas

Moderate brine, cold, with a slight mineral edge from the Strait of Georgia water influence.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mineral character accepts a small amount of acid without losing itself. No more than a few drops.

Pair with

Washington State Riesling (dry or off-dry)Chablis (village)Cold Canadian or Pacific Northwest lager

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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