Crisp, mineral brine with a meaty texture and sweet finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Pinot gris
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Seed is grown to 2 inches in floating bags and then planted on the bottom for final growout.
Site Details
Tides:
Great Salt Bay, Damariscotta River; large 10-foot tides provide strong marine influence and introduce an abundance of food.
Bottom:
A thin layer of silt over marine clay.
the Grower
Located in mid-coast Maine, Muscongus Bay Aquaculture comprises a shellfish hatchery and two farms. At their hatchery, on the Medomak River, we have been producing high-quality, fast-growing, and disease-resistant shellfish seed for growers up and down the east coast for over 15 years.
On their two farms on the Damariscotta River they grow a variety of prized Maine oysters.The Muscongus crew of highly experienced, enthusiastic, and friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring a reliable supply of great shellfish products.
