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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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Wines We Love
Current Favorites From Spain & Portugal
Over the past decade, many producers in Spain and Portugal shifted focus to native varietals and low-intervention winemaking. If you’re a Pinot fan, pick up Mencía. If Sauvignon Blanc’s more your style,…
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Your Next Martini: Six Staff Pick Vodkas & Gins
There’s a whole world of clear spirits beyond Ketel and Bombay. For this weekend’s martini, try California-made vodka infused with marigold and chamomile or Japanese gin that incorporates red shiso and Kyoto…
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Staff Pick Rosés
Rosé can be a supreme indulgence or an adaptable partner to robust meals. Sneak in some of these staff picks before the season ends. Quinta do Montalto, Medieval de Ourém $12.96 I…
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Staff Pick White Wines Under $20
A delicious, reliable warm-weather pour doesn’t have to cost more than $20. You’re in good hands for the rest of the summer with these 14 picks from our staff. L’Effet Papillon Blanc,…
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Summer in Style With Staff Favorite Liqueurs
Does your favorite summer drink consist of more than a liberal pour of white wine or spirits over ice? Now’s your chance to stock up on red aperitifs for your spritzes, vermouth…
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Six Stellar French Reds
Take a break from chilled whites and crisp rosés with these six French reds our staff loves for summer. Half-Bottle of Chinon “Les Picasses,” Olga Raffault $16.96 Cabernet Franc is a wine that…
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Wines for the Beach and BBQ
We get the feeling it’s going to be a lively summer. Be the life of the party with these 12 suggestions from our wine buyers for your next barbecue or beach day….
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Italian Wines Under $20
When our staff was asked to pick their favorite Italian wines under $20, they came back with options ranging from Tuscany to Sicily. Guesswork eliminated. Snag a few of these value bottles…
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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…