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.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChablisLager
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The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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