Mobjack Bay sits in the lower Chesapeake, producing plump, sweet oysters with the bay's signature umami depth and restrained brine.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
ChardonnayViognier
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 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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