Winter Salts
Eastern Shore · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
A higher-salinity Eastern Shore Chesapeake oyster — the name signals intent. Harvested in winter when cold water concentrates the brine and tightens the texture. Sharper and saltier than typical bay oysters.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, elongated
High brine character is the point — serve plain.
Pair with
ChablisChampagne BrutDry Stout
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsWaterChesapeake BayAppearancemedium · elongated
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