Lynnhaven
Lynnhaven River · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Historically one of America's most famous oysters — Lynnhaven was celebrated by Presidents and explorers. Revived after decades of pollution closure, it delivers moderate brine and clean Chesapeake umami.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shelllarge, elongated
Balanced flavor accepts lemon well.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetDry Stout
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancelarge · elongated
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