Box Elder

Deltaville · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

A Deltaville, Virginia boutique oyster grown in mid-bay waters — balanced brine, moderate sweetness, and the clean Chesapeake umami finish characteristic of the mid-bay growing region.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishclean

Shellmedium, elongated

Balanced mid-bay profile accepts lemon.

Pair with

ChardonnayMuscadetLager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated

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