Parrot Island
Rappahannock River · Chesapeake Bay, USA
Crassostrea virginica
A Rappahannock River tributary oyster — grown upstream of the main Rappahannock channel, Parrot Island delivers the river's characteristic sweetness and creaminess with slightly lower brine than the main river oysters.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Pair with
ChardonnayViognier
Always start here
The reference version.
A Rappahannock River tributary oyster — grown upstream of the main Rappahannock channel, Parrot Island delivers the river's characteristic sweetness and creaminess with slightly lower brine than the main river oysters.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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