Conway Cup
Virginia Eastern Shore · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Virginia Eastern Shore boutique oyster named for its deep-cupped shell — higher salinity from bay exposure gives it a briny edge, balanced by moderate sweetness and a firm, clean finish.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, deep-cupped
Briny, well-formed oyster accepts lemon.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetDry Stout
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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