Widow's Hole oyster

Widow's Hole

Widow's Hole Cove · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Moderate to high brine, mineral and direct.

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

The mineral character of peak-season Widow's Hole product is worth tasting unadorned first. A small squeeze works on summer product or for guests who prefer aci

Pair with

Chablis (village or Premier Cru)Blanc de Blancs Champagne or New York SparklingDry Craft Lager or Pilsner

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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