Cape Charles
Cape Charles · Chesapeake Bay, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Grown near the mouth of the Chesapeake — where Atlantic water pushes in, Cape Charles oysters have more salinity and mineral character than up-bay varieties, while retaining some bay sweetness.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
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The reference version.
Grown near the mouth of the Chesapeake — where Atlantic water pushes in, Cape Charles oysters have more salinity and mineral character than up-bay varieties, while retaining some bay sweetness.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake Bay mouthAppearancemedium · elongated
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