Widow's Hole

Widow's Hole Cove · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Moderate to high brine, mineral and direct.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny

Pair with

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

The reference version.

Moderate to high brine, mineral and direct.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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