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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
Pinot Noir is a Wine for Everyone
Pinot Noir for All Pinot Noir is everyone’s darling. Charming, gracious, and of excellent breeding, casual wine drinkers and hardcore collectors alike all have something nice to say about it. Unlike…
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Wines We Love
Thanksgiving Wine that will Make you Unwind
Thanksgiving Wine is Truly Divine The only requirement for Thanksgiving wine is that it’s versatile enough to suit the unique assortment of food at the table. As everyone’s plate will be…
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Wines We Love
Red Wines to Sip this Autumn
Red Wines for Fall Comfort Fall is a time for nesting. It makes us want to explore red wines in all its enticing forms from the comfort of our own homes….
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Wines We Love
Cider is the Perfect Drink
Let Cider Charm You With its low alcohol and aromatic qualities, cider is an easygoing and charming companion. We love that it’s complex yet unpretentious. Cider has folksy roots in the…
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Wines We Love
Sparkling Wines to Drink All Year
Sparkling Wines you Need in your Collection You would do yourself a huge favor to dedicate an entire month to drinking sparkling wines exclusively. It would provide helpful blinders to explore…
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Wines We Love
Italian Wine to Make you Feel Fine
Italian Wine to Sip on and Enjoy Italian wine can be intimidating. Regions and grape varieties seem infinite. Designations are chaotic. The only way to grasp this soulful and wild wine…
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Spirits We Love
Scotch is the Ultimate Fall Spirit
Scotch Days are Here Again As we catch sight of autumn on the horizon, we can’t help but get excited for the cozy whisky days ahead. Scotch is the ultimate fall…
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Wines We Love
Rioja is Your Dream Wine
Explore Rioja and Fall in Love Nestled in northern Spain, Rioja is a dream wine region. Strong tradition mixes with exciting new energy, giving us a range of experiences of the…
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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 storeBeyond Shiraz & Sauvignon Blanc: The Wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australia Shiraz (known as “Syrah” in the Old World) is Australia’s most important red grape, and the Aussies produce Shiraz in a dizzying variety of styles. Australia has a great diversity of…
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upcoming eventsTuscany & Beyond: Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie
Wednesday, Aug 2 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Italian wines are some of the most fascinating and delicious in the world. Learning about Italian wine, however, can be daunting…
More Than Martinis: Gin and Its Cocktails
Thursday, Aug 3 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! There is more to gin than meets the eye. From its ancient origins as a medicinal treatment to its resurgence in…
Loire Valley Wines: Discoveries from the Astor Cellar
Monday, Aug 14 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! In this class, Astor Wines & Spirits President Andy Fisher shines a light on one of the most fascinating French wine…