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But only variations in merroir explain how, for instance, the Lentz family's Chelsea Gem Pacifics from the Eld Inlet can be so mild, creamy and sweet, while Little Skookum's Pacifics are so robust and earthy.
The American Oyster Paradise Richard Nalley 2010
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Rowley coined the term merroir (like terroir in wine, only -- get it?
The American Oyster Paradise Richard Nalley 2010
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Score another one for South Puget Sound merroir.
The American Oyster Paradise Richard Nalley 2010
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Puget Sound oysters became so popular that some connoisseurs speak of "merroir," subtle differences in flavor depending on where in the sound the oysters are grown.
Oysterman Fought for Puget Sound, Reaped Its Bounty Stephen Miller 2011
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Like wine, oysters gain much of their flavour from their terroir or maybe their merroir even?!
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Like wine, oysters gain much of their flavour from their terroir or maybe their merroir even?!
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Wine enthusiasts use the term terroir, which denotes things like soil, topography and climate, factors affecting the characteristics of the grape. Oyster lovers have a newer take on it: merroir.
Oysters farmed in Florida are a shucking success among tide-to-table crowd 2019
hernesheir commented on the word merroir
A term coined by Seattle food expert Jon Rowley to describe the combination of subtle local variations in underwater environments that affect the flavor of Pacific oysters and other seafoods. Cf. terroir.
February 6, 2013
scarequotes commented on the word merroir
http://www.ediblegeography.com/smog-meringues/
The concept of terroir will be familiar to most Edible Geography readers; recently, we also explored the idea of “merroir,” or tasting place in sea salt. But what about aeroir—the atmospheric taste of place?
June 1, 2015