Seen In The Times
In Praise of American Craft Distillers
Not long ago, it was software that mattered, not craft spirits. Just ask distiller Michael Vachon, who once worked for a tech start-up in London and who, after a visit to South…
Monthly Archives: August 2014
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Wines We Love
A Small Family Winery in Italy Makes Special Everyday Drinking Wines
Our head wine buyer Lorena Ascencios is always excited about Italian wine. Check out the video to hear her views on what makes Fillipo Gallino, a small family winery located in Piedmont,…
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Art in the Age Sage Cordial
If you’re stuck in a cocktail rut consider swapping out your standby gin for the new Sage Cordial from Art in the Age. Check out the video above to hear wine and…
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Pairings
Two Perfect Wines For Your Caprese Salad
Nothing embodies fresh garden flavors like a Caprese salad. We asked the staff at Astor Wines and Spirits to pick a bottle that complements what theylove most about the dish, and…
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Pairings
A Match Made For Summer: Grilled Peach Crostini and Forlorn Hope Verdelho
Peach season is in full swing and it’s a perfect time for this sweet and savory crostini. Astor Center instructor, Chef Emily Peterson shows us how to make this delicious summer treat…
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Meet The Maker
Two Generations, One Of A Kind Distilling
Working on a plot of land that has been farmed by his ancestors for generations, Laurent Cazottes has made a home for the artisanal spirit business that began with his father in…
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Savory Cocktails: Mother’s Ruin
If you love cocktails but lack a sweet tooth, this drink is for you. Check out the video above to see Astor Center instructor April Wachtel create a refreshing savory cocktail with…