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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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Booze For Thought Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Old Vines and Fresh Spanish Wines
Historic Winemaking Revitalized Spain is an ancient winemaking region and the third biggest producer in the world. Famously, more land in Spain is covered in vines compared with anywhere else in…
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Booze For Thought Wine Geek Wines We Love
Spellbinding Natural Wines
The Unfettered Taste of Terroir Natural wines represent the most diverse and expressive category in our repertoire, spanning every wine-making country and varietal. Endlessly complex, oenophiles are intrigued by the rustic…
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Cocktail Geek Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Gin & Vodka Drinks Perfect for Spring Sipping
Let spring’s green shine through Gin and vodka are paramount springtime spirits. Clean and bright, they blend seamlessly into sweet and savory cocktails, complementing floral liquors and herb-forward concoctions. With the…
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Cocktail Geek Sip On This Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Tequila & Mezcal, the Spirit of Agave
Speaking to the Past and Present Agave spirits have had a renaissance in recent years. Artisan producers harness the powers of that magical elixir, agave nectar, to craft unique Tequilas and…
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Sip On This Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Essential French Spirits
For Cocktails & Sipping France produces more staples than you might guess. From Cognac to Grand Marnier to Absinthe, French spirits constitute a strong section of the bar. We think it’s…
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Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
California Wine Is the Answer
Bright Wines for Dreary Days Experimentation and mastery collide in the California wine scene, which endlessly renews itself to our delight. We’re interested in the diversity of voices that make this…
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Wine Geek Wines We Love
French Wine for Spring
Fresh and Bright We turn to French wine for elegance, finesse, and Old World subtlety. French wine covers a huge range of styles and expressions that complement spring fare wonderfully. Here…
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Sip On This Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
The Irish Entrance
A Proper St. Patrick’s Day Irish whiskey is smooth and grassy, evoking the verdant hills and lyrical accents of its home. It gets its pleasing texture from triple distillation. While it’s…
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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 eventsA Taste of Scotland
Thursday, May 3rd, 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! In this class we’ll break down the key characteristics and flavor profiles associated with each major Scotch whisky production region in Scotland….
Rosé All Day
Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Rejoice! It’s the beginning of rosé season. Taste a flight of pink wines that range from classic to contemporary to get a…
Loire Valley Wines: Discoveries from the Astor Cellar
Thursday, May 31st, 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 regions:…