This time a few weeks ago, I was pretty elated to be on my first business trip to Toronto & the GTA with my colleagues Caroline and Ryan. Our mission? To source new beers for Bishops Cellar.
Nothing says Spring like the arrival of our new, fresh vintages of rosé wines! No style of wine is as visually pleasing: the immensely varied palate of pinks naturally appeals to one’s aesthetic sensibilities and would surely inspire any painter or interior decorator out there! This wine style’s colours range from just a faint blush to medium hued salmon […]
Spring in Nova Scotia is a favourite time of the year for all of us at Bishop’s Cellar. Temperatures begin to warm, frowns turn into smiles, and new arrivals start to hit our shelves at the shop. Over the past several years we have built an excellent relationship with famed importer Kermit Lynch; travelling to […]
Today’s wine consumer encounters far less wine faults than those of years past thanks to improvements to sanitation in wine cellars and technological advancements in winemaking. Today, consumers are far less likely to encounter “off” wines because winemakers take great care to ensure that their products are “clean”. Tolerance for certain scents, flavours and textures […]
For the past several years, Bishop’s Cellar has welcomed Spring by highlighting some lesser known grape varietals and regions that make delicious wines. During this season of growth and renewal, it seems fitting that we grow in our wine experiences too; we are always excited to introduce our friends and customers to something new. We […]
With the exception of the rogue snowfall that graced our city early this week, it’s really starting to feel like Spring. The days are getting longer, the markets will soon be selling more than potatoes and turnips – and there are even little crocuses starting to sprout in gardens around town. Springtime is always something […]
Spring has sprung and the Easter long weekend is upon us! At my family dinners, turkey has always taken center stage- although other meats like duck and ham are also common mains. In general, Easter dinner is at once sweet and savoury with earthy elements. The best part? Similar wines can be easily paired with these meats and the […]
Blind tasting is a skill that takes some time to develop and requires lots of practice. The idea of practicing how to taste wine may seem strange to but any “somm” out there will tell you that in order to get the most pleasure out of your wine, you actually have to take an active […]
