Wines We Love
Vinho Verde: A Fresh Look On Summer’s Refreshing Wine
Finally, we are seeing a glimmer of summer in the air and saying goodbye to big and rich red wines. It’s time to enjoy lighter and more refreshing white wines, like Vinho…
Monthly Archives: May 2014
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Pairings
Our Favorite Pairings In Honor Of National Burger Day
National Burger Day is upon us, and there’s nothing we love more than a good, celebratory food holiday. Hamburgers may not be American in origin, but they’re one of our adopted national…
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Seen In the Times
Your Guide To Fresh Summer Wines
Not that we needed too much reminding—surely the abusive winter was reminder enough—but this week, Eric Asmiov, in his piece “Summer’s Winners; 20 Wines for $20,” did his best to persuade us…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Charming Couple Behind Château Hourtin-Ducasse
Husband and wife team Michel Marengo and Marie Noelle came all the way from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux to share their wines with us at Astor. We were lucky enough to…
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Recipe Card
Spring Infusions For Cocktails: Basil Daiquiri
April Wachtel shows us two methods for making a fresh simple syrup with your favorite herbs and makes a delicious Basil Daiquiri. For more from April, check out her upcoming classes at Astor…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Frank Cornelissen
Frank Cornelissen is a natural wine demi-god who lives in Sicily and makes wine on Mount Etna. A small amount of his grappas were just released. All of the product for the…
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Wines We Love
Joyful Wines: Rosés for Spring
Click here for 20% off ALL rosé on Wednesday, August 20th! Astor’s Head Wine Buyer, Lorena Ascencios, discusses three of her favorite new bottles for rosé season. Lorena’s Picks: Coteaux de Varois…
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Booze For Thought
Gif Guide: How To Open Bubbly Like A Pro
Sparkling wines are versatile and almost universally appealing. Whether you are sipping Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or Crémant, you can enjoy these sippers at brunch, pair them with salty antipasti, or drink them…