Wines We Love
Pinot Noir You Should Drink Now
Choosing Great Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is a win-win. These charming red wines offer ribbons of fruit, swirls of spice, and finessed tannins—and they pair with anything on the table. Also: Don’t…
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California Wine Favorites
The Vast Selection of California Wine About 90 percent of the wine made in the United States comes from California. If California were its own country, it would the world’s fourth largest wine…
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Italian Wines To Discover
The Hidden Gems in Italian Wines Italy produces the largest volume of wine in the world from its vast array of regions and varietals. So which Italian Wines to choose? There are plenty…
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Prosecco for Everyday Enjoyment
Prosecco Is The Alternative Sparkler We love Champagne but we know it’s not an everyday drink. There are many great alternatives, especially within the Prosecco Lambrusco categories. We asked our sales staff for…
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White Sangria to Sweeten up your Summer
White Sangria Recipes Nothing says summer like sangria. Traditionally from Spain and Portugal, sangria is a blend of wine, brandy, fruit, and a sweetener. White sangria is particularly light and refreshing. It…
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The French Wines You Need to Know
If you want to appreciate good wine, look to French wines to understand the classics. We’re speaking of Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne to name a few. But look further to find some incredible…
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At a Loss for What to Drink? No Way Rosé!
Rosé is the official wine of summer, or at least we think it should be. But are you struggling to figure out what’s best for those upcoming trips to the beach, for…
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Wines Beyond Napa: Cruising California
While Napa Valley Cabernet sets the benchmark for California wines, the Golden State is bursting with delicious wines from its many diverse micro-climates. From Anderson Valley’s crisp sparkling wines to Santa Barbara’s…
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New & ApprovedBubbly of The Moment
There’s something to be said about this Champagne that is hard to describe. There’s a “chewiness”, a deliciousness, and a savory chalkiness that goes hand-in-hand with Champagnes from the Grand Cru village…
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Wines We LoveUnsung Hero: Georgia
Saperavi Mukuzani, Vachnadziani Vineyards, Nekresi Estate – 2022 $16.96 for a limited time Since I started working at Astor, the Nekresi Estate wines have been a standout for me – I am…
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Booze For ThoughtWarm Weather White Wines
Cool Off with Chill Wines Get drenched in a tidal wave of white wines made for summer drinking. It’s the perfect temperature to sip on cool and crisp white while hanging…