Stingray

Chesapeake Bay · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica

A Chesapeake premium brand — firm, well-formed, and consistent with the bay's characteristic moderate brine and umami finish. Named for the Chesapeake's abundant rays.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishclean

Shellmedium, elongated

Balanced Chesapeake profile accepts lemon.

Pair with

ChardonnayMuscadetLager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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