Chapel Creek

Piankatank River · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

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.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishclean

Shellmedium, elongated

Balanced profile accepts lemon.

Pair with

ChablisMuscadet

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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