Chesapeake Gold

Chesapeake Bay · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

A premium Chesapeake brand — plump, sweet, and mildly briny with the bay's characteristic umami undertone. Approachable and crowd-pleasing.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet, mild Chesapeake profile works well with lemon.

Pair with

ChardonnayPinot GrisLager

Details

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

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