Chincoteague

Chincoteague Bay and surrounding waters · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine — not the assertive Cape Cod entry, not the flat Gulf sweetness, somewhere in the middle of the Eastern oyster's full range.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The moderate brine and mild character of Chincoteague handles citrus well. A small squeeze brightens the sweet mid-palate. Standard American raw bar practice ap

Pair with

Dry Rosé (Provence or American)Virginia or Maryland White Wine (Chardonnay or Viognier)Cold American Lager or Pilsner

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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