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.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced bay-mouth profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake Bay mouthAppearancemedium · elongated
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