February Featured Wines – Alexakis Assyrtiko & Douloufakis Dafnes Liatiko Dafnoia, Crete, Greece

February 3, 2026 · by ·

We have never featured wines from Greece so this is a first. Both wines are made and named for indigenous grapes – Assyrtiko and Liatiko. Both wines are produced in the Crete region.

2024 Alexakis Assyrtiko is produced by Alexakis Winery, one of the largest family-owned wineries in Greece. Assyritko is Greece’s oldest and most famous white grape that was first grown on the island of Santorini. Alexakis Winery Assyrtiko is a stellar example of how a grape native to the Aegean islands finds a new expression in the fertile soils and microclimate of Crete.This wine is a vibrant testament to the Assyrtiko grape, celebrated for its ability to produce profoundly aromatic and mineral-driven wines.

2021 Dafnes Liatiko Dafnoia is produced by Douloufakis Winery. They produce wines from Cretan indigenous varieties (Vidiano, Vilana, Muscat White of Spina, Malvasia, Liatiko, Mandilari and Kotsifali) but also international ones such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. They produce 21 different wines, mainly dry ones.

Greece is a new wine producing region for us to explore. Crete will offer a taste of how terrior affects wines from Europe’s most southern wine producing areas.

2024 Alexakis Assyrtiko, Crete, Greece $18

Alexakis Assyrtiko captivates with its bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and a hint of flint, reflecting the varietal’s inherent crispness and aromatic intensity. On the palate, it unveils a robust acidity and a rich minerality, balanced by a subtle fruitiness and a dry finish that leaves a lasting impression.It pairs with Greek salads, fresh cheeses, and Mediterranean dishes that feature olive oil and herbs, providing a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cuisine. Alcohol: 13.5%

2021 Douloufakis Dafnes Liatiko Dafnoia, Crete, Greece

This red is delicate and light with ruby color. on the nose aromas are fresh red fruits, herbs and light floral. As it ages it develops a unique bouquet of ripe fruits, leather and spices. Light body, good acidity, soft and delicious tannins and long aftertaste. Delightful and elegant. Pairs with grilled and roasted meat. Mediterranean and tomato-based dishes dishes and cheeses.
Alcohol: 14%

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Winter Hibernation

December 30, 2025 · by ·

Happy New Year! As you may already know, the gallery will only be open Saturdays during January and February. We hope this still gives visitors an opportunity to visit and enjoy the artwork, handcrafted jewelry, shawls and other miscellaneous surprises. Our vintage jewelry has been quite a hit and we will be making seasonal changes. Of course, our wine inventory is well-stocked. Case orders are discounted 20% and may be made by email.

If you want to explore wines from around the world, winter is a good time to join the wine club. Production costs, supply issues and tariffs are increasing wine prices in the U.S. and around the world. For these reasons, the wine club will now be $425 for 12 months. After Maryland’s 9% sales tax this gives me $30 a month to select 2 quality wines. The wines are selected at my cost so members get to try a wide range of wines from all over the world before they are shelved with our 50% markup. In January we are featuring Berger Gruner Veltliner and Berger Zweigelt from Austria. In February wines will be from Greece. These selections are perfect examples of wines we want our customers to try.

Bishop’s Stock will resume First Fridays on March 6 featuring a selection of work by gallery artists. We will stay in contact with gallery news.

Just give us a call……….

Remember we are glad to arrange visits for you and any visitors. Call (410) 726-0601. And we take orders for cases of wine by email: info@bishopsstock.com

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January Featured Wines – 2024 Becker Gruner Veltliner & 2023 Berger Zweigelt, Austria

December 30, 2025 · by ·

We start 2026 with wines from Austria. It has been quite awhile since we have sourced wines from this region. The only other featured Austrian wines – again a Zweigelt and Gruner Veltliner from Bihof Pratsch – were featured in May 2012. There may not be a memory of these wines other than being in liter bottles! The wines from Berger are also in liter bottles. You get an extra glass!

The winemaker, Erich Berger, is called “a humble grower” in Kremstal, located in the village of Gedersdorf. This is near the Danube. The majority of the vineyards that Berger farms are devoted to Grüner Veltliner, the principle white variety of grape grown in the Danube river valley. Erich has become an ambassador for sustainable agriculture, becoming a member of Fair’n Green, a sustainable organization with members in France, Germany and Austria.

The white selection is 2024 Berger Gruner Veltliner. 60% of the region’s grapes are Gruner Veltliner. This one is offering spicy, citrusy, and white pepper notes, with a full body and excellent food-pairing versatility. A nice option to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. The red is 2023 Berger Zweigelt made from Austria’s most widely planted red grape. This is also a food friendly red with light tannins often compared to Pinot Noir and Gamay but with more character offered by a balance of fruitiness acidity and spice.

2024 Berger Gruner Veltliner, Austria $17

Dry, zingy, crisp and clean with pure, frisky green fruit flavors of lime, melon and pear, this is a terrific alternative for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio lovers. Sealed with a screwcap in the handy liter bottle, this pairs well with white fish, chicken and veggies, especially asparagus, string beans, artichokes and brussel sprouts, or veggie pâté, hummus, cheese & spring onion crackers. Alcohol: 12.5%

2023 Berger Zweigelt, Austria $17

This variety yields purplish-reddish colored wines with strong tannins. Fully ripe grapes produce full-bodied wines with aromas of morello cherry and good longevity. Juicy and bright, Berger’s Zweigelt is loaded with crunchy red fruit, tart cherry, and cranberry. Excellent as is or served a touch cooler than cellar temperature. This is another great food wine for everything but a beefy roast or steak. Alcohol: 12.5%

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December Featured Wines – Christophe Monget Vigneron Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc, France & Domaine Gouron Croix de Bois Cabernet Franc, France

December 6, 2025 · by ·

Our December white wine is a Sauvignon Blanc the comes from the small appellation of Coteaux du Giennois. This appellation is near Sancerre and Pouilley-Fume which are better known in the Loire Valley. While lesser known, the region produces small quantities of Sauvignon Blanc and Gamay wines that are high quality and more budget-friendly then those their neigbors produce. 2023 Christophe Monget Vigneron Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc is a great example of these qualities. The Monget family had been grain farmers when they converted their small acreage to wine organically grown on flinty soil that is high in calcium carbonate. The result is a nice crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc with a refreshing finish. Wine Enthusiast gives this a 90.

Our red selection comes after a customer asked if I could order a case of 2023 Domaine Gouron Croix de Bois Cabernet Franc. He had it at Our Harvest in Fenwick then bought a bottle for uncorking at Liquid Assets. Needless to say, buying a case with our discount was very attractive. I had not had a Cabernet Franc on our shelves for a while so I bought a case. I then decided it is a nice choice for wine club. This wine also reflects the terrior of the Loire Valley. The 35-50 year old grapes are grown in the Chinon appellation where Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc grapes are most prominent. This a medium-bodied red that can be served slightly chilled and drinks well alone or with food such as roasted chicken and salmon.

Both wines are perfect for holiday dinner parties since they complement just about any menu – except a rich rib roast! We have other choices for that! Both wines would be appreciated gifts as do any of our wines.

2023 Christophe Monget Vigneron Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc, France
$21

This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has a nose composed of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon aromas with a subtle background of lily and elderberry. A wine with great freshness and vitality offering a consistent palate of citrus. A wine full of finesse and perfect tension and a finish of mineral notes Alcohol: 12.5%

2023 Domaine Gouron Croix de Bois Cabernet Franc, France
$21

This Cabernet Franc is fresh, pure and expressive. The aromas are crushed raspberry, wild herbs, and violets lead into a palate that is focused and energetic. The tannins are fine in this medium bodied wine. This is a perfect pairing with chicken fish and pork. Alcohol: 13%

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December Featured Artists – Barbara Beauchamp, Lois Engberg & Kathryn Engberg

October 31, 2025 · by ·

What could be more appropriate for the end of 2025 than continuing the exhibit of the very talented three generations of the Beauchamp and Engberg family. In 2006 Lois Engberg and her mother, Barbara Beauchamp, had their first show together. In 2013 when Lois’s daughter, Kathryn Engberg (Katie to many), was a student at the Grand Central Atelier in Manhattan, she exhibited with her grandmother and mother. In 2017 after Katie graduated, she again exhibited with her mother. In 2023 after Kathryn returned to Salisbury, and Barbara was back in her studio, they joined Lois in another three-generation show. Once again, these talented artists will show a mix of landscapes and florals by Lois and Barbara and figures Kathryn paints from live models. The common element in all of their paintings is their ability to paint from life – landscapes, garden florals or human figures. This is sure to be a show of beautiful paintings. Follow Lois and Kathryn on Instagram. We will show their work on our Facebook page.

Lois Engberg

Barbara Beauchamp

Kathryn Engberg

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November Featured Wines – Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco & Bodegas Muga El Anden de la Estacion Crianza, Rioja, Spain

October 31, 2025 · by ·

Our wines featured in November are again from Spain. This time they are from Bodegas Muga in Hara, Rioja, the region in North Central Spain. The Bodegas was founded in 1932 by husband and wife team – Isaac Muga and Aurora Caño. The Muga Family is synonymous with tradition and the skill of an artisan. Three generations have now contributed to the history of this Rioja cellar.

Bodegas Muga is the only winery left in Spain that uses only oak throughout the entire process of elaboration of their wines. Muga has its own cooperage and directly importing American and French oak makes this possible. The winery manufactures about 2,000 barrels each year. The wine is racked every four months by gravity and the use of candle to detect sediment. Fining is done by egg whites. The process takes over two months as the raft of egg whites sink to the bottom of the vat. This is a very expensive technique, but it succeeds in giving Muga reds a distinctive velvety texture. The vineyards are nestled in the foot hills of the Montes Obarenes in the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery owns approximately 620 acres of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura, and Malvasia vineyards, and it controls an additional 370 acres from other growers.

The selected wines are 2024 Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco & 2022 Bodegas Muga El Anden de la Estacion Crianza.

2024 Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco $19

The 2024 vintage Muga Blanco is a blend of Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca. It has a pale, straw-yellow color. On the nose you can find notes of white blossom, stone fruit and a slight hint of vanilla which adds complexity. On the palate, the lively acidity is perfectly balanced by the body. You can taste citrus notes accompanied by a subtle salinity which gives it greater length. The aftertaste is long, with reminders of citrus and stone fruit, leaving a fresh, elegant sensation. This white is a perfect match for grilled fish, shellfish and rice dishes, among others. Ideal for enjoying by the glass, as an aperitif or together with a small snack on a terrace. Alcohol: 13.5%

2022 Bodegas Muga El Anden de la Estacion Crianza $20

Muga El Andén de la Estación Crianza is a new project launched in 2020 by the Muga family. This Crianza is a blend of Tempranillo (70%) & Garnacha (30%.) It has aromas of ripe summer cherry, coffee bean and dried thyme and sage set the stage for blackberry, butterscotch, herbes de Provence and orange-zest. The tannins are silky. Lingering notes of fresh sage leaf and citrus zest remain on the palate. Alcohol: 14.5%

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October Featured Artists – Ann Hayden & Maurice Spectator

October 9, 2025 · by ·

The perfect way to celebrate fall is to show work by two our favorite artists from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Ann Hayden and Maurice Spector are kindred spirits when it comes to the subjects they paint. While their painting medium differs as do their painterly styles one of the subjects they both paint are birds. You have to understand their aviary interests are not traditional. Ann’s interests focus on abstract takes on bird characteristics and behavior. Maurice represents birds as humorous characters often incorporated with other images. Where they differ is media and size. Maurice’s subjects will vary from birds to other small creatures. He will also show wood and limestone sculpture. As I said about their last show in 2022, this is one of those shows where I chuckle as I hang because of the paintings and their humorous titles.

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October Featured Wines – 2023 Luzon Coleccion Blanco & 2022 Altos de Luzon Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain

October 9, 2025 · by ·

October wines are produced by Bodegas Luzon from the Jumilla Applellation in the Murcia Region in the southeast coastal region of Spain. Read about the history of the winery and you will see how three families have preserved the traditions of the founder. Don Jose de Molina who used the name, Luzon, for the Phillipine island where he had lived for several years. Today’s owners, the Fuertes family, have invested to modernize this family business for today’s wine world.

The winery shows their pride in 6 different categories. The white, 2023 Coleccion Blanco, is from Coleccion, their “youngest, freshest and more daring wines.” It is a blend of 50% Macabeo and 50% Sauvignon Blanc. It is grown in limestone soil in trellissed vineyards with 20 year old vines. The red, 2022 Altos de Luzon Monastrell, is from the Icons, a collection of 5 unique wines “selected fom exclusive vineyards and vines with a long history and low yields. Do not be confused by names. Monastrell (name used in Spain) and Mouvedre (name used in France) are the same varietal but often used in French blends. This wine is 100% Mouvedre and is considered “iconic” due to the combination of climate, soil, area grown and 12 months in oak casks leading to a 91 from Wine Enthusiast.

2023 Luzon Coleccion Blanco, Jumilla, Spain $12

The color of this blend is yellow with greenish hints. On the nose are apple and tropical notes. It has a rich taste with balanced acidity and a pleasing finish. A great bright accompaniment to shellfish with lots of garlic, grilled seafood and higher fat dishes like duck. Alcohol:12%

2022 Altos de Luzon Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain $20

The nose catches bright fruit right away with oak lightly coming through. Tasty, amiable and generous on the palate. Chocolate tones, mature tannins, good acidity with silky texture and good balance. fruit. This is a good pairing for steak and hearty meats. Alcohol: 14.5%

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September Featured Artist – Maurice Sevigny

September 1, 2025 · by ·

Our September artist, Maurice Sevigny, last showed his paintings with us in 2018. He is retired from academic leadership and teaching at the University of Arizona, the University of Texas at Austin, Bowling Green University and Western Kentucky University. In his Salisbury studio he continues to create colorful mixed media paintings and distinctive jewelry, both inspired by international travel. He is known for his very colorful mixed media adaptations of figurative and landscape images. The paintings in this show were influenced by a professional trip to Japan. A special selection of Maurice’s jewelry will be available. The Opening Reception is Friday, September 5 from 5 until 8.

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September Featured Wines – 2022 AdegaMae Dory Lisboa Branco, 2020 Confidencial Reserva Vinho Tinto,Portugal

September 1, 2025 · by ·

This month we are staying with European wines that we know are already in our distributors’ warehouses and not just coming ashore subject to the new tariffs. Our September wines are from the Lisboa region of Portugal. The Lisboa wine region is located in central-western Portugal, surrounding the capital city of Lisbon and stretching along the Atlantic coast north of the city. It was formerly known as the Estremadura region before being renamed in 2009 to capitalize on the internationally recognized name of Portugal’s capital. Wines grown in this region are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Over 30 varietals are grown in the region. By production volume, Lisboa is the largest wine producing region in Portugal.

These are not the first wines we have featured from Portugal so if you have been with us awhile you know almost all Portugese wines are blends of grapes, some unique to the country. The white selection is 2022 AdegaMae Dory Vinho Branco produced by Dioga Lopes and Anselmo Mendes. This is a blend of Viosinho, Arinto, Alvarinho and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.The wine shows good balance and a fresh edge along with a bright lemon aftertaste. The red selection is 2020 Confidencial Reserva Tinto produced by Casa Santos Lima. This is a blend of Tinto Cao and Carmaralet. Ron Pilling’s notes on this wine provide interesting backgound information on both varietals. Ranked #1 by Wine Spectator for “Wineries for Value” from Portugal, the Confidencial Reserva is also a great buy. This is considered a wine to keep but i find it delicious now!

2022 AdegaMae Dory Lisboa Branco, Portugal $13

Boasting a generous aromatic intensity, this wine shows its youth in a fine concentration of citric notes, asparagus, and tropical aromas; medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and delicate creaminess; smooth, it delivers good fruit and a dash of salinity on the finish, This is a great wine with seafood. Alcohol:12.5%

2020 Confidencial Reserva Vinho Tinto, Portugal $15

This wine shows great complex aromas of red fruits and some vanilla. Medium body in the mouth, well balanced, with sensations of red fruits, combined with the elegancy of wood notes and fine tannins In the aftertaste, it is smooth, with some acidity and complexity, overcoming ripe fruit, chocolate and some dry fruits..This is a good pairing for Mexican food. Alcohol: 13.5%

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