Choptank Sweet oyster

Choptank Sweet

Choptank River · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Chesapeake character at its sweetest — the Choptank River's lower salinity and warm waters push sweetness to the front while keeping brine subdued.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami2/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated

The sweet, mild profile accepts lemon easily.

Pair with

Unoaked ChardonnayAlbariñoLight Lager

Details

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

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