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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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Cyber Monday Favorites
The Best Wines & Spirits from a Stellar List Cyber Monday is bringing deals on some of the most outstanding wine and spirits in the store! Check out our staff’s picks…
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Staff Picks for Thanksgiving Dinner
Drinks to Be Thankful for The holidays are our favorite time to sip and share. Give your Thanksgiving dinner plans a boost with exceptional wine and spirits to share with people…
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Sparkling Wine for the Holidays
So Much to Celebrate The holiday season is around the corner and so are lots of reasons to have ample bubbly on hand. But you don’t want to tire out your…
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Cocktail Geek Sip On This Spirits We Love
Lavish Liqueurs
Like You’ve Never Seen Before There’s been an overhaul in the world of liqueurs lately. Questionable colors and sticky-sweet substances are being traded in for artisanal methods and sophisticated, complex flavor-profiles….
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Cool, Collected Pinot Noir
Thin-skinned isn’t a bad thing Superstar of Burgundy, Pinot Noir’s delicate qualities also lead to some of the most sophisticated grapes. Pinot Noir is a difficult varietal to grow because of…
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Fresh Fall Whites
Cool to Drink White Wine Sure, white wine is super refreshing during the hottest months of the year—but you’re missing out if you limit your white wine-drinking to a single season….
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Magnifica Italia
Autumn Wines from Italy Italy is one of the most iconic wine-producing countries. Rich landscapes and robust traditions continue to captivate us—there’s just so much to discover! From Piedmont to Sicily,…
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Bonnie Scottish Drams
Whiskies on the High Road Scotch—whiskies from Scotland—are unparalleled in their iconic status. And yet there’s no shortage of flavors to explore across the country. From malted drams to bright blends,…
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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 eventsAncient Wines: The Roots of Winemaking
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Follow two of Astor Center’s beloved presenters as they delve into the history of wine to investigate its beginnings. We’ll explore how…
Falling for Cider Cocktails
Saturday, November 10, 3:00 PM – Click here for tickets! Spritzy or serious—cider deserves a place in your cocktail lineup. With the diverse range of fermentation styles, flavors, and sweetness levels, cider…
Saké Culture
Tuesday, November 27 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Saké is truly in a class of its own. With a uniquely elaborate fermentation process that has built a culture of precision…