It’s time to celebrate the abundance of the harvest in Nova Scotia! Saturday morning farmer’s market shopping is the absolute best this time of year. Vendor’s tables are simply overflowing with a rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables and I always want one of everything. The harvest bounty is reflected on the Thanksgiving table, too, […]
Updated: June 2021 In 2017 a group from Bishop’s Cellar had the opportunity to visit Weignut Am Stein, one of our long-time German wine suppliers, in the charming city of Wurzburg located in the Franconia region in the German state of Bavaria. It was my second time in Wurzburg, as I had spent an Easter […]
?: Hacienda El Ternero Winery in Rioja Originally posted November 2015: Tempranillo (pronounced Tem-pra-knee-yo) is Spain’s most widely planted and recognized red grape varietal. In our market, it is predominantly associated with the red wines of the Rioja district, where it makes up the majority of the blend in wines labelled “Rioja”. It is not […]
Originally posted February 2016 I don’t think one can talk about love without thinking about the heartbreak that inevitably goes along with it. I am by no means an expert in heartbreak, but I have had the good fortune of feeling a lot of love in my life and I know that with this comes some […]
Image description: eleven cans of Lunn’s Mill beer are laid out on a wooden table in an arc. The wooden table is emblazoned with the Lunn’s Mill logo which features a tree stump and the name in decorative font. Down a twisty country road you’ll see Lunn’s Mill Brewery. Not only brewing great beer, there’s […]
Image description: a stack of brightly packaged presents gives a festive impression. In the foreground, a present with bright red paper is adorned with white string and small, red berries. From timeless classics to unique selections, Bishop’s Cellar has you covered for your holiday wine, beer and spirits gifting. If you’re in a pinch for […]
Image description: A single round, red sparkling Christmas tree ornament sits in the foreground of a warm, wooden floor. In a time where many of us have more stuff than we need, giving the gift of wine, beer or spirits is a thoughtful and sustainable way to show gratitude this season. That said, I can […]
Photo description: Winemaker Lionel Faury sits in his cellar, surrounded by oak barrels, smelling a small glass of wine. France’s Northern Rhone is home to some of France’s greatest wines. The Syrah-based appellations of Cote Rotie and Saint Joseph, as well as the iconic Viogniers from the tiny appellation on Condrieu have a cult like […]
