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A Simple Cocktail for Cinco de Mayo
We’re all about simple cocktails for spring and summer, and this Paloma is a great example. Three ingredients, minimal fuss, and completely refreshing! Check out the video below to hear Astor Center…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
Natural Wines: Back to Basics
True terroir Natural wine is uncomplicated—in theory. Producers say their work is all in the vineyard, with careful farming and minimal to no use of industrial chemicals. There’s a similar focus…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
Classy California Wine
Golden State Goodness America’s best-known wine region contains a universe of choice. From the landmark wineries that established the state as a world-class territory for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir,…
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Emerald Isle Drams: Irish Whiskeys to Know
Sláinte! Irish whiskey today is unrecognizable from where it was not too long ago when your options were limited to the output of just two distilleries. But with craft distillers quickly…
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Bank On It: The Best of Bordeaux
Quite a Claret Is there anything more classic than Bordeaux? Button-up and laid-down or fruit-forward, young, and punchy—these wines are always a welcomed addition to the dinner table. Season’s trends say…
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Cozy American Whiskeys
Keep Hibernating Bourbon and rye are as American as apple pie. With a bevy of styles and producers to choose from, American whiskey drinkers definitely have home-field advantage. See for yourself…
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Seasonal Scotch Whiskies
Spotlight on Scotch Plan to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s premier poet with a bonnie dram. Meditate in peated Islays, Highland sherry casks, and beautiful blends from across the…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
Winter Red Wines
Throw Some Rouge On Is anything better suited for winters’ evenings than a delicious bottle of red wine? Cozy up and watch the snow fall with warm, earthy reds from California,…
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Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
Celebrating with Spanish Wines
Pairing Through Your Holiday Meal Spanish wine might be the best kept secret for holiday parties. Find a Sherry to sip alongside small bites, savory whites and lush reds to accompany…
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tip jarKeeping a bottle for a while? If it’s a wine that means laying it down, but spirits should be stored standing up. Spirits age differently from wines and storing them on their side actually increases chances that they’ll become corked.
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What's in storeCapovilla: Distilling as Art
Gianni Capovilla is a modern master. A revered technician whose infectious personality is legendary, Capovilla infuses his distillates with both precision and soul. His passion for spirits has beckoned him across the…
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upcoming eventsAw, Shucks: A Hands-On Oyster Primer
Thursday, Feb 6 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! From oyster flavor profiles to beverage pairings—this class covers all you need to know about one of the most romantic food pairings….
Intro to Cocktails
Monday, Feb 24 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Embark on the path to cocktail mastery in this DIY class. What spirits and flavors complement each other? How did cocktails come…
New Orleans Cocktails
Tuesday, Feb 25 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and American cocktail culture. Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with this night of revelry…