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.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Pair with
Unoaked ChardonnayViognier
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.
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 yearsWaterBack RiverAppearancemedium · elongated
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