Wines We Love
The 11th Annual Natural Wine Event
The 11th Annual Natural Wine Event Sat, Feb 28th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Click here for tickets! Our head wine buyer, Lorena Ascencios loves natural wine. Check out the video…
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Wines We Love
A Taste of Italy: Staff Pick Italian Wines
Italy is a country covered in vineyards. They produce wine from the southernmost tip to the very northern borders of the country so it’s no surprise that there is a ton of…
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Wines We Love
The 11th Annual Natural Wine Event
The 11th Annual Natural Wine Event Sat, Feb 28th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Click here for tickets! Our head wine buyer, Lorena Ascencios loves natural wine. Check out the video…
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Stepping Up Your Brunch Cocktail Game
Click here for a chance to make brunch cocktails with April on March 14th! Tired of the same old basic brunch cocktails? Check out the video above to hear about…
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In With Gin: A Caprice Cocktail with Jenn Smith
Interested in some hands on cocktail making? Check out these upcoming classes with Jenn Smith: In with Gin: A Cocktail Class Martinis, Manhattans, and More The Bartender’s Garden: Cocktails From The…
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Spirits We Love
Tequila 101: From Añejo To Reposado & Beyond
From añejo to reposado, there is a vast world of tequila to explore. Astor instructor Tess Rose Lampert shares a quick tequila 101 lesson in the video above, but the real way to…
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Wines We Love
What We’re Drinking In 2015
We’ve made our mournful odes to 2014, so there’s nowhere to go but up. If you’re wondering how we plan to celebrate the beginning of 2015, well, wonder no longer. Below is…
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Wines We Love
Super Bowl XLIX: Score Big with an All-Star Drink Lineup
Super Bowl XLIX is about making the perfect play: a play that is going to pair best with your flat screen TV. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or watching at home, relax…
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Bartender’s Choice: Tailored Cocktails With Rachel Kim
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a Manhattan and a Robert Burns? Or why some cocktails are shaken and others are stirred? Check out the video above to hear Astor…
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tip jarWhy should you swirl the wine in your glass? Coating the inside of the glass with wine creates a larger surface area. This intensifies wine aromas dramatically. -
What's in storeBottles To Savor : From A Single Barrel Calvados To A Special Vintage Barolo
Sometimes it’s nice to indulge in the finer things in life. Whether you’re feeling inclined to treat yourself, or want to gift a bottle to someone special, these are not to…
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upcoming eventsBeyond Bourbon: American Single Malts
Wed, Mar 11th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Click here for tickets! American Single Malts are one of the fastest growing and most innovative categories within the current American Whiskey boom, and…
Agave Smackdown: Tequila vs Mezcal
Thu, Mar 5th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Click here for tickets! Do you still think of Mezcal as the worm-infused cousin of Tequila? Did you know that tequila is actually a…
The 11th Annual Natural Wine Event
It’s time for our 11th Annual Natural Wine Event! Sample Astor’s natural wines, imported by Jenny & François Selections, and learn about them from the winemakers themselves. Sat, Feb 28th, 2:00 PM…