Piankatank River oyster from a small creek tributary — the Piankatank has higher salinity than many Virginia rivers due to its shorter length, producing a firmer, more balanced oyster with clean brine and good umami depth.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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