Cape May

Cape May · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Delaware Bay influence produces a plump, moderately briny oyster with a soft, clean finish — milder than the high-brine New England Atlantics.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami2/5

Textureplump

Finishclean

Shellmedium, elongated

Mild profile benefits from a squeeze.

Pair with

AlbariñoChablisLager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterDelaware BayAppearancemedium · elongated

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