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.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
ChardonnayAlbariñoLight Lager
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The reference version.
Western shore Maryland oyster from the Patuxent River tributary — low brine, sweet, plump, with the warm-water Chesapeake sweetness characteristic of bay tributaries.
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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