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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 Wines We Love
Fabulous French Wines
Oh Là Là Vive le vin! While there’s no shortage of codified regions and names in this iconic country, there are endless incredible wines that shy away from the limelight. From…
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Good Time for California Wines
Sippin’ on Sunshine California’s diversity of voices and constant reinvention make it one of the most fascinating wine hubs in the world. Although we’re all familiar with the classic Cali Cab…
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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Irish Whiskey Forever
Erin go Bragh Ireland’s whiskey scene has picking up steam the past ten years. Just a decade ago, three distilleries were charged with maintaining the range of an iconic drink. Today,…
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Bold, Beautiful & Bright Bordeaux
More Diverse Than You Thought While it’s frequently associated with structured, tannic reds, Bordeaux is also home to incredible white, sparkling, and dessert wines. Break out of the mold with fresh,…
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Sip On This Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
U.S. Whiskeys from East to West
Bourbon, Rye & Malt From New York to Texas to Oregon, American whiskeys are marked by an innovative spirit and a respect for traditions from around the world. Smooth bourbons, spicy…
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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Smart Picks for Scotch Sips
Celebrate Robert Burns Day Warm your winter months with a wealth of stellar Scotch whiskies. Read on for picks from our staff as they introduce you to classic bottlings and new…
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Booze For Thought Sip On This Spirits We Love Wines We Love
Holiday Guide to Wine & Spirits
Tasteful Gifts ‘Tis the season to stock up on thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Our staff has got you covered with their picks on the best things to gift this holiday…
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Booze For Thought Spirits We Love Wines We Love
Cyber Monday Favorites
The Best Wines & Spirits from a Stellar List Cyber Monday is bringing deals on some of the most outstanding wine and spirits in the store! Check out our staff’s picks…
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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 eventsNew Orleans Cocktails
Saturday, Mar 9 at 3:00 PM – Click here for tickets! New Orleans: birthplace of jazz and American cocktail culture. Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with this night of revelry devoted…
Blind Wine Tasting: Italian Wine
Monday, March 25 at 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Sharpen your palate with this blind tasting class focused on Italy. No need to be intimidated—we’ll give you all the tools…
Scotch & Cheese: Daring Pairings
Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! From smokey peat to earthy sherry-cask—Scotch whisky is an incredible pair for richly-textured foods, like cheese. Take a tour of the…