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For Funky, Unique, & Rare Wines, Head To The Cool Room
At Astor we love funky, unique, and rare wines, and we want to treat them with care. Some of our vintage and biodynamic wines are pretty delicate, and they can be…
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Why Burgundy Still Rules the Roost
Ten years ago, director Alexander Payne introduced Americans to Pinot Noir. I am not drinking any Merlot!, Paul Giamatti declares on his ruthless crusade through California’s Central Coast, before ironically (and, in…
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Looking For Unusual Wines? Head To The Jura
Want to try something new? Check out the Jura. This region in France is known for producing funky, sometimes oxidative wine. Check out the video about to hear Astor Wines and Spirits…
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Tips For Attending Your First Wine Tasting
The best way to learn about wine is to taste. Astor Center walk around tastings are a great opportunity to taste and compare many different kinds of wines, and they are perfect…
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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…
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Climate Change: The Future of Wine
Have you noticed shortages in your grocery stores in recent years? Cold weather in Florida resulted in the tragic tomato shortage of 2010, a drought in California caused lettuce prices to…
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Traditional Rioja: Why You Should Buy It, Keep It, Drink It
The wine professional, whether writer, sommelier, retail buyer, or salesperson, is always a champion of the unsung. Sometimes a category or region is hovering just below the radar and just needs a…
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Mayacamas: Preserving A Historic Vineyard
The sale of a famous wine property doesn’t usually generate much of an impassioned reaction from wine lovers. It’s a common occurrence in today’s Napa Valley, where vineyard prices seem to be…