Patuxent River
Patuxent River · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Western shore Maryland oyster from the Patuxent River tributary — low brine, sweet, plump, with the warm-water Chesapeake sweetness characteristic of bay tributaries.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated
Sweet and mild.
Pair with
ChardonnayAlbariñoLight Lager
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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