October featured Artist – Michael McSorley

October 3, 2026 · by ·

Our featured artist in October is Michael McSorley. Mike is another Paint Snow Hill participant who is a “returnee.” After I discovered he and his wife had moved to Milford, DE in 2022, it seemed appropriate to bring him back to show how his artwork goes well beyond plein air painting.

Mike is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Fine Art with Concentration in Painting. His post graduate education includes “Advanced Painting,” with Ray DeFazio at Seton Hill College, Greensburg, Pa. But Mike’s creative journey started when he was a child fascinated by ordinary, everyday objects he photographed and continued to draw through his student years. School notebooks indicated how he managed classroom bordedom with this fascination that still inspires his work and paintings in this show. Check his achievements to see all he has accomplished in Pennsylvania, Virgina, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Delaware.

His exhibit is here until November 1.

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October Featured Wines – 2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie & 2022 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy

October 3, 2026 · by ·

This month we are again featuring Italian wines. 2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is from northeastern Veneto also on the Adriatic.This region is the Italian hub for this varietal. Those familiar with Pinot Grigio (very few are not) know this as a refreshing, light bodied wine which can be enjoyed as an appertif or with most foods requiring a crisp white.

The 2022 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gives you another opportunity to enjoy a medium bodied, certified organic wine that gets an 89 from James Suckling. If you are interested in comparing this with last month’s Masciarelli Montepulciano, we will offer 10% off the pair.

We had planned to offer an orange Pinot Grigio and Primitivo from Abruzzo but supply limitations changed that for now. Both are delicious wines so they will be here when the supply allows.

2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy $13

This Pinot Grigio is a light straw color. On the nose it has a fresh bouquet of fruit and flowers. On the palate it is dry, zesty with well-balance hints of fruit. This is excellent as and appertif or paired with appetizers and any fish or seafood dishes. Alcohol: 11%

2022 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy $14

This is a medium-bodied wine. It is deep ruby red. On the nose is has red fruit, dark cherry and a subtle spice. The tannins are smooth with balanced acidity with a savory, spicy finish. Serve with red-sauced Italian dishes, pizza, grilled meats and aged cheeses. Alcohol: 13.5%

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September Featured Artists – Olga Deshields & TJ Myers with “Pumpernickel Goes There”

August 30, 2026 · by ·

It is a change to have local students heading back to school in August but we are looking forward to having First Friday before Labor Day. You may ask “why”? Our excitement is due to having our September feature focus on a children’s book written, illustrated and published by Worcester county residents. What better time to celebrate children’s literature as school starts! What better time to celebrate the creative arts of our community!

Pumpernickel Goes There is a charming book about a curious cat who wants to explore There, the world where Barky goes. There holds many mysteries for this gray kitty who needs courage to go beyond the Swinging Wall. This book is a “first ” for both the writer, TJ Myers, and the illustrator, Olga Deshields, both residents of the Snow Hill area. Myers has written poetry and fiction. It is his background as a retired veterinarian that provides insight to write his first children’s book about the determination of cats to explore the world.

Deshields, a self-taught artist, is known for painting and restoring murals and decorating window art on many storefronts in Snow Hill. It may be her face painting at local events that provides the simple touch of fantasy that created Pumpernickel’s identity. This is the first time she has been an illustrator for a book. Myers’ sweet story and Deshields’ simple illustrations make this a joy for children from birth to 6. Added to this storytelling collaboration is the publisher, Salt Water Media in Berlin. Myers’ publicity photograph is by Tony Weeg, a Berlin resident with a studio in Salisbury.

On Friday, September 4, Bishop’s Stock will host a release celebration for Pumpernickel Goes There. The evening will include a book reading by Myers starting at 6 pm. Deshields’ original artwork will be displayed and offered for sale. Books will be sold with both Myers and Deshields signing and personalizing. Pumpernickel Goes There is also sold by Caprichos Books in Snow Hill and other independant bookstores in the area.

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September Featured Wines -2023 Masciarelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo & 2024 Masciarelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Italy

August 30, 2026 · by ·

This month we are returning to the Abruzzo Region which is considered Southern Italy. While geographically it is often considered part of Central Italy, its historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies make it Southern Italy. It is a very “green” region with half the territory protected by national parks and natural reserves. The vineyards of the producer of the wines, Masciarelli, are between the Apennine mountains in the west of the region and the Adriatic Sea on the east. Gianni Masciarelli’s commitment to producing high quality wines has put Abruzzo on the winemaking map.

The white selection is 2023 Masciarelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.This is our first 100% Trebbiano since 2012. Masciarelli wants his Trebbiano to show the grape’s full potential in Abruzzo’s soils and climate. Made from 100% estate-grown Trebbiano, it offers a vibrant expression of stone fruits, a concentrated, round mid-palate, and a mineral-driven, complex finish.

2024 Masciarelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is the red selection. This is the “Montepulciano grape,” not the town in Tuscany where the local wine is Sangiovese. This medium-bodied wine is considered an entry Abruzzo wine. It is food-friendly and serves well with casual food with its soft tannins. This is a “drink now” red but it can be stored for drinking later.

Both of these wines are affordably priced. With Republic National Distributing no longer in the market, Prestige-Ledroit Distributing’s portfolio includes some new providers with nice wines to offer in a varied price range. These are two of the wines that come from Vintus.

An added note about Trebbiano. If you are fan of Casio e Pepe, the wonderful pasta dish, Trebbiano would be a great pairing. One Coastal in Fenwick has the dish on their menu but not a Trebbiano. Their Maremma Toscana Vermentino would be a nice subsitute but I would love to see a Trebbiano on my next visit.

2023 Masciarelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Italy $16

Delightful, expressive combination of stone fruits with a round, concentrated mid-palate that finishes with minerality and, as with all the wines, complex and long. Fresh, flavorful, and far more serious than most Italian whites at this level, it stands among Italy’s finest. Pair with linguine with clams, garlic and butter sautéed shrimp, Cacio e Pepe Alcohol: 12%

2024 Masciarelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Italy $14

This wine offers a medium-bodied, food-friendly profile with bright sour black cherry, dark berry fruit, and savory herbal or earthy mineral notes. It is juicy and fresh with soft tannins and pleasant acidity. Great with pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, and roasted meats. With the grill still going, think of this with burgers. Alcohol: 13.5%

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June Featured Artist – Andrea Baldeck, Fine Art Photographer

June 18, 2026 · by ·

For Bishop’s Stock June means exhibiting the fine art photography of Andrea Baldeck. Our intent has never been to ignore photography as a visual art. The challenge has been to find a visual artist whose photographs capture the aesthetics of subjects in a creative not literal way using light and depth of field just as an artist creates a painting focusing on compositon and narrative using light and depth of field. Photographers and painters reach similar visual goals fundamentally different in execution. Baldeck brings an opportunity to experience this visual medium.

In the early 1990’s Baldeck was drawn to photography after leaving her profession as an anethesiologist. Her portfolio of black and white photographs includes portraiture, still life, landscapes and photographic essays which have been published in 8 books. She has created botanical essays and has documented different landscapes and communities. Her exhibit with us, “Tideland,” reflects her time spent at her home on Chincoteague Island.

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June Featured Wines – DiamAndes Perlita Chardonnay & 2021 DiamAndes Perlita Malbec-Syrah, Uco Valley Mendoza, Argentina

June 18, 2026 · by ·

To introduce Bodegas DiamAndes I suggest you go to their website to learn more about the wine estate located in the Uco Valley of the Mendoza region of Argentina and the Bonnie family who own it. You will find the owners use sustainable techniques to produce organic and vegan wines. Their wines reflect the qualities of the terrior just as the wines they produce in their native Bordeaux where they have two wine producing properties. When they introduced their first Argentinian vintage in 2007 it coincided with the opening of the DiamAndes winery. The contemporary design of the winery pays respect to Andean landscape. Bodegas DiamAndes should be a stop on a Mendoza wine tour.

The white selection is 2023 DiamAndes Perlita Chardonnay. This is 100% Chardonnay matured exclusively in stainless steel which produces vibrant acidity, elegant white fruit flavors, and creamy, mineral-driven textures. The red is 2023 DiamAndes Perlita Malbec-Syrah. This 80%-20% blend is aged in used French barrels. Malbec is the star of this show with Syrah providing smoothness for a well-rounded wine. If you are looking for a fresh rose, we also have 2025 DiamAndes Rosado, a Malbec rose on our shelves. These wines are a great value at $15.

2023 DiamAndes Perlita Chardonnay, Uco Valley Mendoza, Argentina $15

Perlita Chardonnay is a 100% varietal wine. Matured exclusively in stainless steel tanks to fully preserve the fruit’s expression and freshness, it offers notes of peach, white pear, and even mango. The vineyard’s altitude allows it to develop a pleasant acidity. Perlita Chardonnay is a balanced wine, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers and fish dishes. Alcohol: 14%

2021 DiamAndes Perlita Malbec-Syrah, Uco Valley Mendoza, Argentina $15

Perlita Malbec-Syrah is a blend of two great varieties. On the palate, it offers ripe fruit and soft yet firm tannins. This garned-hued wine with purple highlights offers aromas of raspberry, blackberry and subtle herb notesIt is silky and velvety, with a delicious finish. Ideal for pairing with poultry and grilled meats, both white and red. Alcohol: 14%

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May Featured Wines – 2024 Boccadigabbia Ribona Colli Masceratesi DOC & 2020 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno DOC, Marche, Italy

May 2, 2026 · by ·

Our May wines are produced in the Marche region located along the Adriatic coast of Italy, east of Tuscany and Umbria. It is an area of rolling hills and ancient vineyards. After the fall of the Napoleonic Empire this region remained in the hands of the Bonaparte family who developed an agricultural economy organized in three fattorie, or main farms, divided into 110 colonies. The selected wines are produced by Boccadigabbia, one of the colonies tied to the Bonaparte Administration.The Boccadigabbia website provides background on the interesting history of Marche and the estate now owned by the Alessandri family.

Marche is known as a premier source for white wine. The primary grape is Verdicchio. The primary red wines are Rosso Cònero and Rosso Piceno, both made from Montepulciano and Sangiovese grapes. While we do have Boccadigabbia Verdicchio di Matelica our inventory, our featured white, 2024 Boccadigabbia Ribona Colli Maceratesi DOC, is made from the Ribona grape (also called Maceratino.) This is a very rare grape variety only grown in the Mascerata province of Marche. Verdicchio Marino (Sea Verdicchio) is also another name for the grape. The wine is crisp and full-flavored providing another unique wine for you to explore.

2020 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno DOC, our red selection, is a blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese. This blend makes Rosso Piceno more balanced and versatile than Rosso Conero, the other Marche blend with more Montepulciano and less Sangiovese.

2024 Boccadigabbia Ribona Colli Masceratesi, DOC, Marche, Italy $18

This is a crisp, full-flavored wine. On the nose it has intense fragrances typical of the Ribona grape. On the palate it brings chamomile, acacia, green pear and dried yellow fruit. To to the flavor profile it delivers bright stone fruit flavors. This is not a heavy wine but it finishes with an crispness. It would be a good choice as an aperitivo-style wine as well as accompaniment to antipasti, pasta, pesto and fish. Alcohol 12.5%

2020 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno DOC, Marche, Italy
$18

This is a balanced, expressive red blend combining Montepulciano’s dark fruit and structure with Sangiovese’s brightness and finesse. It opens with aromas of black cherry, plum, dried herbs, complemented by hints of spice and earthy undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with soft tannins and a fresh, savory finish. A versatile Italian red—great with pastas, grilled meats, or rustic fare. Alcohol: 14.5%

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May Featured Artists – Lynne Lockhart & Kirk McBride

April 2, 2026 · by ·

It is a pleasure to have the work of Lynne LOckhart and Kirk McBride for staying with us thorugh May. Warmer weather seems to be here to stay – fingers crossed. Bishop’s Stock show of New Work by Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride is a favorite of many patrons. Since opening in April, and due to sold paintings, there is new work to enjoy.

Since 2007 Lynne and Kirk have been featured artists in April. Each year they have been gracious to share with our patrons paintings that come out of their studios in the past year. Both are full-time artists, always found in their studios when I stop by. Lynne does tend to their beautiful garden as Kirk finds time to ride the waves but being outdoors provides inspiration and images to take back to their studios.

This year’s exhibit includes familiar animal paintings by Lynne. As with “Big Kitty” shown below, Lynne gives her animals their own stage. Not surprisingly, Kirk’s paintings capture marshes and coastal images with the beautiful light of sunrises and sunsets. There is no doubt Kirk finds inspiration in a single tree or a stretch of marsh or sand. Check their albums on our Facebook page to see some of the paintings in the show which will be in the gallery through May.

Lynne Lockhart

Kirk McBride

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April Featured Wine – 2021 Askeneli Kisi & 2021 Askaneli Saperavi, Republic of Georgia

April 2, 2026 · by ·

It is not hard to find a movie or streaming series with wine as part of the story. Until now I have resisted selecting a wine club feature based on entertainment but it is hard to pass the opportunity to use “Drops of God.” This Apple TV mini-series is so compelling it is hard to not explore more about the theme since it is story-telling about family, inheritance and the competitive world of exclusive wines. The story takes you to the Republic of Georgia, a part of the world known as the “cradle of wine” where winemaking has over an 8000 year history which is validated by the discovery of grape seeds of that age.

Georgia wines are produced in the “qvevri tradition,” a method of fermenting and aging wine in clay vessels buried underground. Top grape varieties are Saperavi and Rkatsitell. Saperavi, the main red grape, creates deep, rich, and acidic wines. Rkatsitell is the most widely planted white grape used for both crisp whites and intense amber wines. Another white grape is Kisi which is aromatic.and considered a hidden gem for a one varietal wine. Georgia is also known for orange wines.

The April wines are produced by Askaneli, a company founded in 1998 by the Chkhaidze brothers. The company is named after the magical village of Askana, located in the beautiful region of Guria. (This is a good time to consult a map of Eastern Europe.) They make their wine according to the old Georgian tradition followed by their ancestor, Antimoz Chkhaidze. Their aging process uses a variety of methods but their Rkatsiteli and Saperavi wines undergo the traditional Kakhetian method of qvevri, using the large clay jugs to enhance extractability and add uniqueness.

Since the distributor’s inventory did not support one wine for the white selection, members will be getting a random mix of 2023 Askaneli Rkatsiteli and 2021 Askaneli Kisi. Most will receive the Kisi which is described below. Both wines are dry but the Rkatsiteli grape is more subtle which is why the qvevri is used for fermenting to bring out texture and color

2021 Askeneli Kisi, Country of Georgia $19

This luxurious light lemon wine with its subtle aromas of green apple, green pear, apricot, and meadow flowers vividly conveys the Kakhetian spirit. Medium crispy acidity blends harmoniously with the light body, and the medium velvety finish makes the wine even more intriguing. Alcohol 12.5%

2021 Askaneli Saperavi, Country of Georgia $16

This is a bright and intense ruby-red color wine. It has an ethereal and rich bouquet with notes of ripe blackberry, pepper and cherry. Strong, soft taste with a long finish. A nice dry wine that opens very well after uncorking for an hour or so. Actually nice the next day. Alcohol: 13%

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March Featured Artist – Nancy Richards West & Jim Rehak

March 1, 2026 · by ·

Our March show is one that shows signs of spring like Nancy Richards West’s series of small mixed media paintings of birds in gilded settings. Those who know Nancy’s work are familiar with her versatility. Her paintings in the front of the gallery are a combination of oil paintings and sumi-e watercolors. Her subjects are observations found in and around Chincoteague.

In the back of the gallery plein air paintings by Jim Rehak are featured. Jim is an artist we enjoy showing before he takes off for plein air events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. He selects where and what he paints by the composition he sees. He always brings seasonal changes to his paintings. The work of other gallery artists – Keith Whitelock, Helene English, Eva Carson and Lois Engbeg – are also being shown.

Nancy Richards West

Jim Rehak

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