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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
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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Wine Geek Wines We Love
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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Booze For Thought Wines We Love
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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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
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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Booze For Thought Wine Geek Wines We Love
Beyond Champagne
Bubbles Make Everything Better It’s hard to compete with Champagne’s iconic hold on the bubble market. And yet there’s a whole world of grapes, climates, and flavors out there that make…
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Booze For Thought Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
I’m in a New York State of Wines
Sips from Around the State Our home state of New York provides a diverse landscape for wines. Way up north, four picturesque Finger Lakes temper the harsh cold, allowing grapes to…
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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 eventsCider 101
Saturday, October 6 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! This class traces the history of cider production from its European roots and Prohibition days to its contemporary resurgence. A lineup of…
Wines of Burgundy
Tuesday, October 9 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! From structured, silky Chardonnay to earthy, elegant Pinot Noir—the wines of Burgundy have a particularly lush reputation. This class spends the evening…
Aw, Shucks: A Hands-On Oyster Primer
Monday, October 15 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! From oyster flavor profiles to beverage pairings—this class covers all you need to know about our islands’ favorite combination. You’ll taste bright…