Tangier Island
Tangier Island · Chesapeake Bay, USA
Crassostrea virginica
From one of the Chesapeake's most isolated waterman communities — Tangier Island oysters are wild-harvested using traditional methods, with mid-bay character: moderate brine, sweetness, and the clean umami finish of the bay.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChardonnayLager
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The reference version.
From one of the Chesapeake's most isolated waterman communities — Tangier Island oysters are wild-harvested using traditional methods, with mid-bay character: moderate brine, sweetness, and the clean umami finish of the bay.
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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