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 anxiety and fear that […]
Confession time: as a team, the staff at here Bishop’s Cellar are pretty split on our feelings about football. We’ve got some die-hard fans and some…not so much. Despite that, Super Bowl Sunday is something we can all get behind! Football lover or not- what’s better than a day lazing on the couch with tasty […]
The winter holidays are upon us yet again. There is a chill in the air plus wreaths, plastic snowmen, and Bing Crosby seem to greet you at the every grocery store. You are likely already starting to think about this year’s celebrations and whether you are preparing for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Winter Solstice, the […]
Not very long ago, Australian wine was mainly known for producing value-priced, juicy “critter wines” with cute labels that would stand out on a liquor store shelf. The sheer drinkability of these Australian wines made them a favourite of many novice wine drinkers. Despite the rise in popularity of Australian wine; its reputation has also […]
Last week a group of us from Bishop’s Cellar spent gorgeous, sunny day walking through some idyllic vineyards with a viticulturalist and winemaker as our guide. The experience of being outside and actually seeing where it all begins with the vineyard site, the soil, the vines and grape varieties always enhances my appreciation for wine. […]
A few weeks ago, I took a day to drive through the Annapolis Valley and meandered through a few vineyards while chatting with knowledgeable and passionate grape growers and winemakers. No trip to the valley ever goes without tasting the local wine and I was treated to some really good drops en route.
I love beer and I decided to start the journey to becoming a certified cicerone a few months back. In order to attain that level you must first write the certified beer server exam. This is the first of three (soon to be four) levels of cicerone training and certification. The Cicerone program covers a wide […]
Whether you are planning a traditional wedding or not, there are so many decisions to make about the beverages you will pour as you celebrate this special occasion. Seeing as I pretty much eloped and lucked out with getting a last minute lunch reservation at a great agriturismo in Northern Italy, I didn’t even have […]
