Nassawadox
Nassawadox · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Eastern Shore Virginia oyster from Nassawadox Creek — higher salinity than up-bay varieties due to proximity to the Chesapeake mouth, producing a firmer, cleaner oyster with balanced brine and moderate sweetness.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced Eastern Shore profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadet
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterNassawadox CreekAppearancemedium · elongated
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