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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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Sip On This Spirits Geek
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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Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
American Wines to Warm Your Winter
Wines Worth Celebrating USA wines reflect the spirit of innovation and ambition we pride ourselves on. Generations of California wines have revolutionized how we see Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling pioneers in…
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Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
Piedmont: Age-worthy & Pizza-ready
Playful to Pedigree Found at the foot of the Alps, Piedmont is coddled by the warmth of the Mediterranean and the cold air off the mountain range, cultivating complex wines with…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
Pinot Noir: World-class Elegance
Versatile Varietal Pinot Noir is one exquisite grape. From fruity and flirtatious to classic and complex, Pinot Noir sets the bar for elegance around the world. Take advantage of Burgundy beauties…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
Sparkling Wines for the Season
Sensational Sparkling Wines for the Season Boundless Bubbles With the holidays not far away, ‘tis the season to stock up on bubbly. With so many expressions of sparkling wines and occasions…
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek
Falling for Italian Wines
Bold Picks for Autumn Italy is on the menu this fall. Pair bold Barolo with romantic dinners, lively Lambrusco with weeknight pizza, and scintillating Sicilian wines with elegant and adventurous food…
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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 eventsWest Coast Wines
Wednesday, October 9 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Join AWS wine buyer Laura Atbashian for a tour of West Coast wines. We’ll visit famous regions from California, Oregon, and Washington—along…
Banks of Bordeaux: Part Deux
Tuesday, October 22 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Delve deeper into Bordeaux in the sequel to “Left Bank vs. Right Bank”. We’ll explore a higher tier of wines from top…
Trick Or Treat! Wine & Candy Pairing
Monday, October 28 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Who says Halloween candy is just for kids? Join Astor Center General Manager Nancy Kent Collie as she guides you through wickedly…