Grapevines have been growing in Nova Scotia since the 1600s, although the first commercial wineries weren’t established until the early 1980s. The first two decades saw lots of experimentation; growers and producers were figuring out what grapes were best suited to our marginal climate to produce quality wine. Fast forward to the 2000s, a period […]
Long before stainless steel vessels became common, wooden barrels were the standard choice for keeping, transporting, and cellaring various liquids. In those early days, a barrel could transport wine from town to town, olive oil across the ocean, or even Rum from the Caribbean to the Maritimes. While transportation was the primary intention, it was […]
Q: If wine is made from grapes, where do the other flavours like cherry, chocolate and vanilla come from? A: There are hundreds of aroma compounds in a glass of wine! Aroma compounds can come from the grapes themselves, the winemaking, and/or the ageing of the wine. Plus, aroma compounds can also interact with each other to create even […]
Editor’s Note: Last month, Lucas wrote a great blog post about beer and glassware in response to a customer question. You can read that in all it’s glory here. Being the (certified) beer nerd that he is we had to cut A LOT from that post so here’s Part 2 with a focus on clean […]
No one wants to run out of wine, beer or spirits when they are planning any sort of event. I run a lot of events for Bishop’s Cellar and this is one of the most common questions our customers ask me! A few things to consider: What sort of event are you planning: is it […]
A: There’s no hard and fast rule to serving beer in particular glassware. That said, many beer professionals use glassware to help showcase the beer’s best qualities. Most importantly: make sure the glass is clean. That means no visible dirt or smudges or any of those little bubbles that cling to the sides of the […]
We know how it feels. You’re out to eat with friends and someone orders a bottle you’ve never heard of before. Or you’re spending a day checking out Nova Scotia’s own wineries and decide to taste a few new styles. Or maybe you’ve decided to attend a tasting event for the first time. No matter the situation, […]
This past June, twenty two wine professionals gathered in Prince Edward County, Ontario to taste, evaluate and score over 1800 wines from across the country for the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. The goal of this competition is to recognize and award scores to the best wines being made in Canada- or at least those […]
