Our artists have been sweeping their studios of paintings that need to “go” to make room for new creative work in the New Year. Prices are very affordable to make this the perfect time to add to your collection. This also provides an opportunity to give a gift created by local artists. Most work is unframed but some paintings are framed. Prices begin at $50. The sale continues through January.
Studio Sweep Sale Begins December 5
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December Featured Wines – Toad Hollow Risque French Sparkling Wine, Languedoc, France & 2012 Boneshaker Red Blend, Lodi, California
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Toad Hollow Winery Risque French Sparkling Wine, Langue Doc, France $17
The white selection for the month is Toad Hollow’s Risqué French Sparkling Wine. While Toad Hollow is a California producer, they like adding wines not from California to their portfolio. This sparkling wine uses Mauzac grapes from Languedoc, France. It is made with the Methode Ancestrale style which is different from most sparkling wines since there is no second fermentation. The wine is bottled before the first fermentation is completed. This is a softer sparkling wine with less bubbles and just 6% alcohol. It is just slightly sweet with tastes of apricots and pears. Consider this an appetif or an after dinner sipper. Great packaging!
2012 Boneshaker Red Blend, Lodi, California $17
The red selection is a new wine produced by California’s Hahn Family Wines under their Boneshaker label. 2012 Boneshaker Red Blend uses 43% Zinfandel for which they are known but adds 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% petite Sirah to give a rich blend of dark fruit with dark chocolate and espresso. This wine is smooth on the palate and may make you think of blackberry cobbler. As you settle into rich chili for the New Year football games, pull out this wine.
Scot Dolby Featured in November
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Scot Dolby
“Things I Know, and You Can, Too!” is the title for Scot Dolby’s show in November. As you can guess, Scot has focused his latest work on what he enjoys and appreciates in life – exploring back roads and fly fishing. With this new work he takes you on his journey with his contemporary style that combines elements of modernism with traditional subjects.Check www.datsadolby.com to learn more about what inspires his work. Scot will be the November Artist-in-Residence on Saturday, November 15 from 11 to 6.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Santa Carolina Chardonnay & 2011 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
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2013 Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile $11
Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva has a bright gold/yellow color. It features an intense combination of fruity aromas of pear, figs, pineapple and bananas. On the palate, this fruity, fresh and well-balanced wine features ripe tropical fruit and a soft, mild buttery texture, with hints of vanilla and toffee. This wine is aged in oak but the effect is pleasant to make this a well-balanced, medium to full bodied wine. It is a great wine to serve with scallops, salmon, a seafood bisque or leftover turkey! Alcohol: 13.5%
2011 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Valle del Maipo, Chile $20
This Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright vivid ruby red color. It features ripe cherry and black currant with chocolate and pepper aromas, enhanced by sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon notes. On the palate, this dry and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfect balance between fruit and oak, ripe and soft tannins and a lingering finish. Wine Enthusiast gives this 91 and says “This Cabernet delivers a complete package at an incredibly attractive price. Aromas of mocha, graphite and vanilla play nicely with core berry scents. Baked berry, vanilla and pastry flavors settle softly, with mellow tannins. Drink through 2018.” This is a perfect smooth and supple wine for richly roasted beef and lamb. Alcohol: 14.5%
Hunter Nesbitt Featured in October
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Abstractions from Nature by Hunter Nesbitt
When we opened the gallery in November 2003 we met new artists when they stopped by to see our space and our gallery approach. Hunter Nesbitt was an early visitor for whom we planned a show in June 2004. At that time Nesbitt was focused on abstracted representations of marsh grasses in winter and wave patterns in water and clouds all done in pastel on heavy archival paper. After reconnecting with Nesbitt this year we decided to show his latest work – Abstractions from Nature – that includes pastels but also oils on canvas. Nesbitt’s work continues to be subtle, minimal and serene.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Wildewood Wine Company Pinot Gris & 2010 Wildewood Wine Company Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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2013 Wildewood Wine Company, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon $19
2013 Wildewood Pinot Gris is a classic white varietal grown in the Willamette Valley because of the mineral soils and cool climate. The wine has aromas of ripe juicy pear and kiwi plus hints of lemon zest. With fresh acidity, this wine has good texture and a nice feel on the palate. This is a medium bodied wine that is a great pairing for a wide variety of seafood – grilled or spicy – and poultry or pork. Alcohol: 13.4%
2010 Wildewood Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon $19
2010 Wildewood Pinot Noir comes from a low yielding, late harvest. This resulted in a vintage of exceptional quality. In 2013 Wine Spectator gave this wine a 94. Montalieu jumped right in with this great vintage. This wine is defined by cherry, strawberry and rhubarb notes. There are hints of cinnamon and oregano. The bright fruits are balanced by slightly earthy notes. Pinot lovers will find this is an outstanding wine from a winemaker and region known for great quality. Think duck, lamb, pork and add some spices such as ginger or oregano and you will have a lovely pairing. Alcohol: 13.6%
Ann Hayden Featured in September
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“Hey, You Looking at Me?”
Ann Hayden has titled her second show with us in tribute to the curiosity she observes in the birds she watches near her home on the Eastern Shore of Virgina. While her first show “Flyby” caught birds in flight, this show captures their inquisitive nature. Once again she focuses on the sculptural quality of birds but this time her subjects seem to be posing for the observer. It is clear Ann finds the shapes fun to paint offering great poses and humor with titles contributed by her friend Phyllis Ward.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rose & 2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red, Portugal
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2013 Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal $11
This rose has been selected for September as a salute to the last days of summer. This wine is a bright raspberry color. It is made from Espadeiro grapes that are hand picked and immediately crushed to capture fresh aromas. Even with the light fizz characteristic of Vinho Verdes, this wine is smooth and creamy. As with all Vinho Verdes, this wine needs to be enjoyed within 2 years of bottling. That time is now! Try it as an aperitif or with grilled fish or a salad. Alcohol: 11.5%
2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red, Portugal $13
Our red selection for September is 2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red from the Alentejo region. This very dark ruby wine is made from 4 grapes – Alicante Bouschet, Tourga Nacional, Aragonez and Trincadbra – harvested at night to avoid high temperatures. The nose of the wine is rich with spices and dark fruit. This full-bodied red offers pronounced notes of red berries, dark stone fruit and hints of earth. The tannins are very soft. No rush to enjoy this wine but it is a great pairing for summer’s grilled meats and sausages. Alcohol: 14%
Paintings & Jewelry by Maurice Sevigny Featured in August
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Maurice Sevigny – Painter & Jewelry Designer
During August Bishop’s Stock will feature Maurice Sevigny. Maurice is one of a very few of our artists who paint as well as create 3-dimensional work. The show will feature colorful paintings and creative jewelry. His current body of work has been inspired by international travel and has grown out of digital experimentation using the computer software as a color enhancement and design distortion tool. Maurice is recognized for his very colorful adaptations of figurative, floral, abstract and landscape images which are his unique combinations of mixed media. His “One of a Kind” jewelry designs incorporate his keen sense of color and texture and represent unique combinations of beading that use multicultural beading sources. Check his website to learn more about his career in fine arts education.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Chateau de la Chesnaie Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley, 2009 Chateau Tour d’Auron, Bourdeaux
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2013 Chateau de la Chesnaie Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Pomerol, Loire Valley $12
This long name actually places the wine in an appellation in the Loire Valley. The grape is Melon de Bourgogne and it produces a pale silver wine with a slightly yellow tint, and aromas of grapefruit, lemon oil, cut hay and flowers. The palate was very citrusy and dry, with high toned acidity and mineral tones prevailing over fruit. This is a wonderful wine for summer seafood. Alcohol: 12%
2009 Chateau Tour d’Auron, Bordeaux $12
This wine has been on our shelves for a year and we have customers who buy it regularly. The 2009 vintage is truly one in which a Bordeaux Supérieur like Château Tour d’Auron shines. It is 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet SAuvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The fruit is luscious, the palate is seductive, and the finish is ripe but elegant. It is medium to full-bodied with structured tannins. If you want an easy red for grilled summer menus, this works. Alcohol: 13%
