Upper Chesapeake Bay sweetness — Kent Island's mid-bay position produces plump, mild oysters with low brine, good sweetness, and the characteristic Chesapeake umami undertone.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
ChardonnayAlbariñoLight Lager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChester River / Chesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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