Thimble Island

Branford Harbor · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

The Thimble Islands are a cluster of around 25 small granite islands scattered across Branford Harbor on Connecticut's Long Island Sound coast, ranging from.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness1/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishbriny

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mineral character of peak-season Thimble Island product benefits from being tasted unadorned first. A small squeeze is acceptable for guests who prefer acid

Pair with

Chablis Premier CruBlanc de Blancs ChampagneDry Irish or Connecticut Craft Stout

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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