Sewansecott

Hampton · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Lower Chesapeake Virginia oyster grown in Back River — sweet, plump, and creamy with the bay's signature umami depth and restrained brine. One of Hampton Roads' more approachable oysters.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturecreamy

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet and mild — lemon adds needed acid contrast.

Pair with

Unoaked ChardonnayViognier

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterBack RiverAppearancemedium · elongated

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