The James River is one of the least saline oyster-producing rivers in Virginia — its volume of freshwater produces oysters with almost no detectable brine and exceptional sweetness. Bold, sweet, and unmistakably Chesapeake.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
Unoaked ChardonnayDemi-Sec VouvrayWheat Beer
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 1, sweetness 5, minerality 1, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
1
Sweet
5
Mineral
1
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancelarge · elongated
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