Oregon coast Pacific — the direct Pacific Ocean influence at Yaquina Bay inlet produces moderate brine and clean mineral character, balanced by river-fed sweetness.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
Pinot GrisMuscadetLight Lager
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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 · 2–4 yearsWaterYaquina BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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