Shooting Point

Deltaville · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Mid-bay Virginia oyster with a clean, balanced profile — moderate brine, mild sweetness, and the characteristic Chesapeake umami finish.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishclean

Shellmedium, elongated

Clean, balanced profile works well with lemon.

Pair with

ChardonnayMuscadetLager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated

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