Smith Island
Smith Island · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Wild-harvested from the remote island community of Smith Island — mid-bay salinity, firm texture from bottom culture, and a clean Chesapeake finish with mild umami. Traditional waterman harvest.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced mid-bay profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
MuscadetChablisLager
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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