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.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Balanced mid-bay profile accepts lemon.
Pair with
MuscadetChardonnayLager
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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