Standish Shore

Duxbury Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

A balanced Duxbury Bay oyster — moderate brine, moderate sweetness, clean finish. Consistently reliable and well-formed.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

MuscadetChablisDry Stout
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The reference version.

A balanced Duxbury Bay oyster — moderate brine, moderate sweetness, clean finish. Consistently reliable and well-formed.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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