Wines We Love
The Austrian Renaissance
Maybe you, like many, have a preconceived notion of Austria. I’ll confess that before my days in wine, back when I was a bookish English major with writerly aspirations, I knew Austria…
Monthly Archives: September 2014
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Booze For Thought
Vibrance and Versatility: A Range of Chardonnays
Wednesday, October 15th: 20% off all Chardonnay wines From delicate Champagnes to oaky California whites Chardonnay is a pleasure to drink. Check out the video about to hear sommelier Hannah Selinger suggest…
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Wines We Love
Wines We Love: What Our Staff Is Drinking This Fall
Fall is in the air and we can’t wait to cozy up with some bottles for the cooler weather. Check out what our staff is excited to drink this season! Blaufränkisch,…
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Wines We Love
Your Fall Cider Guide
In the mood for fall? Try sipping one of these hard apple ciders. Watch the video above to hear Astor Center instructor Tess Rose Lampert talk about the best way to…
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Pairings
Beat the Heat: Wines To Pair With Spicy Food
Pairing wine with spicy food may seem daunting, but with a quick few tricks you can choose a wine that will cool down your palette and enhance your meal. Check out the…
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Wines We Love
Staff Pick: A Rich, Golden, Biodynamic Bubbly
The Tissot family, who have been producing wine since 1956, have established themselves as a formidable presence in the landscape of Jura winemaking. Stéphane, the current Tissot in charge of the domaine,…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Aelxandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand
Alexandre Gabriel is the head distiller of Pierre Ferrand Cognac and the main man behind Plantation Rums and Citadelle Gin. We were lucky enough to get a chance to speak with him…
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Wine Geek
Color Theory For Wine Lovers
Have you ever wondered why some glasses of wine are ruby red while others are inky black or rusty brown? Check out the video above to hear certified sommelier Hannah Selinger talk…