Johnny Cake
Virginia Eastern Shore · Chesapeake Bay, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Eastern Shore Virginia boutique oyster with classic balanced character — moderate brine, moderate sweetness, clean finish. The Eastern Shore's higher bay salinity gives it slightly more edge than western shore Chesapeake varieties.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChablis
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The reference version.
Eastern Shore Virginia boutique oyster with classic balanced character — moderate brine, moderate sweetness, clean finish. The Eastern Shore's higher bay salinity gives it slightly more edge than western shore Chesapeake varieties.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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