Last year a group of us from Bishop’s Cellar had the opportunity to visit one of our German wine suppliers in the charming old 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 weekend there once many… Read More»
Put Bordeaux at the top of your travel bucket list, here are our top 5 reasons to travel to Bordeaux. THE WINE!For centuries France has been a hub of viticulture and wine winemaking. Bordeaux is the largest wine making region in France, both in terms of volume and quality. It is most famous for it’s prestigious… Read More»
The start of summer here in Nova Scotis was full of intense wine competitions; beginning with the Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards, hosted by the Canadian Association of Sommeliers – Atlantic Chapter, followed by the the Lieutenant Governor General Awards of Excellence in Nova Scotia wines and, ending in the mammoth WineAlign National Awards of Canada– held… Read More»
Tidal Bay captures the essence of grape growing in a maritime climate. When you smell and taste Tidal Bay, there is a freshness and crispness that you associate with the windswept coastlines of Nova Scotia.
I don’t love winter. I do my best to enjoy some aspects of the cooler months here in Nova Scotia, but I genuinely look forward to every Spring so that I can get my hands back in our veggie garden and take my dog out for sunny hikes on trails free from snow and ice.… Read More»
Love and wine. How are these two connected? I do love wine and many experiences where I have experienced love have included wine. The world of wine is wrought with passion; if you’ve stood in a vineyard and had a conversation with a vigneron or visited a winery and barrel tasted with a winemaker, you… Read More»
I’ll admit it: I have to work hard to enjoy winter in Nova Scotia. Unlike avid skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts, it just doesn’t come naturally to me. That said, there’s a lot to be said for embracing this cozy time of year. From crisp walks in the fresh air with fluffy snow all over the… Read More»
There’s nothing quite like sending off one year and welcoming another with all your favourite people. So many of our customers tell us they plan to host a party this year and we can’t wait to give a hand- here are a few helpful tips in order to maximize the festive, wine-related fun. If you are… Read More»
