Wines We Love
Staff Picks: What We’re Drinking This Summer
Summer is in full swing and we can’t stop fantasizing about escaping the city. Check out the video to hear how our staff likes to relax with wine on these warm days…
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Meet The Maker
Francois Morissette Brings French Winemaking Methods To Canada
Check out the video about to hear how Canadian winemaker Francois Morissette employs traditional French methods to make stunning wines in tough conditions! Pearl Morissette, Pinot Noir – 2011 A relatively…
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Meet The Maker
Drink Local: Sustainable Wine-Making On Long Island
Richard Olsen-Harbich is committed to protecting the future of wine. Check out the video to hear about the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing certification and the care behind Bedell Winery’s spectacular wines. Photo:…
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Wines We Love
Staff Picks: What We’re Drinking This Summer
Summer is in full swing and we can’t stop fantasizing about escaping the city. Check out the video to hear how our staff likes to relax with wine on these warm days…
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Wine Geek
Climate Change: The Future of Wine
Have you noticed shortages in your grocery stores in recent years? Cold weather in Florida resulted in the tragic tomato shortage of 2010, a drought in California caused lettuce prices to…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Uncouth Vermouth
Officially launched in January of 2013, Uncouth Vermouth is the creation of Bianca Miraglia, whose products consist of seasonal releases of incomparable vermouths. Bianca’s natural wine background and penchant for authentic, unadulterated…
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Recipe Card
Cocktails For The 4th With Barr Hill Tom Cat Barrel Aged Gin
Here at Astor we’re really excited about Barr Hill’s new Tom Cat Barrel Aged Gin. We can’t stop talking about it, or drinking it! Check out the video above to hear spirits…
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Recipe Card
Pan Seared Salmon with Pineapple Pico de Gallo
Earlier this year, we took a trip to the Caribbean, and in the months that have passed, I haven’t been able to shake my craving for tropical fruit. It’s the only part…
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Wines We Love
American Terroir: Staff Picks For Independence Day
20% Off ALL American Wines June 30-July 2! In honor of the most American of holidays—our very own Independence Day, the Fourth of July—we’ve asked our staff to pick out some…
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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 storeSouth African Wines: Where Old Meets New
There are a few countries in the world where multiple cultures have met and mingled to shape a nation. I believe that South Africa is definitely one of them. It is where…
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upcoming eventsMidsummer Whites
With the heat of midsummer upon us, it’s definitely time for some serious summertime sipping. We’re talking about fresh, zingy, thirst-quenching, lively white wines, of course! Come enjoy this slow-paced, casual walk-around…
Cheese Pairing Primer: A Hands-On Workshop
Take the guesswork out of cheese plate-pairing. Join us as we explore a variety of beverages including wine, spirits, and cider with the cheeses that bring out their best. We’ll discuss cheese…
Side by Side: French and Italian Wines
Join us as we bring together two of the wine world’s heavy hitters: France and Italy. Taste your way through both countries as we explore rivaling grapes, styles, and histories. You’ll have…