Hampton Roads is where the lower Chesapeake meets its major tributaries — Witch Duck oysters benefit from the area's moderate salinity and good tidal exchange, producing a balanced, firm oyster with clean mid-bay character.
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Texturefirm
Finishclean
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MuscadetChablisLager
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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