James River

James River · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

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.

Salinity1/5

Sweetness5/5

Minerality1/5

Umami3/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shelllarge, elongated

Virtually no brine — lemon is essential for balance.

Pair with

Unoaked ChardonnayDemi-Sec VouvrayWheat Beer

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancelarge · elongated

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