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Fernando

Customer Service Sales Associate, Sommelier

Fernando worked for many years at the Annapolis Cider Company in Wolfville at their tasting bar as well as local events in both Wolfville and Halifax, including (but not limited to): Devour, Nova Scotia Icewine Festival, and the East Coast Cider Festival. Joining the team at Bishop’s Cellar in 2022, Fernando brings a curious mind to the world of wine, beer, and spirits.

Favourite grape or wine region?

Bordeaux.

What’s one thing that people would be shocked to know about you?

I wasn’t born with my moustache.

Share something personal; what’s your favourite book, movie and/or song?

Favourite book: Stephen Hawking, “The Universe in a Nutshell.”

Favourite movie: Interstellar/La La Land.

Favourite song: Sweet Lorraine by Oscar Peterson.

Fernando's Picks

🦃 Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving pairing: Tamales con Cerdo de Achiote

Growing up my mother never bothered with turkey on Thanksgiving. She believed if we were going to get the family together to eat a feast, we should do it over food we actually enjoy. She would opt for chicken braised in an achiote sauce with rice, vegetables, and potatoes on the side. I later took the main a bit further and incorporated it into a tamale. I’ve since switched to pork as it braises wonderfully. A 17 hour marinate, 6 hour braise, 2 hours of assembly with a final steam, and huzzah, part* of my Thanksgiving dinner is ready (*everyone else is bringing a side and dessert).

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