Wines We Love
New Picks From the Old World: the Best of France
France’s wine culture in known around the world, but France also produces celebration-worthy spirits. Check out the video below to hear why Hannah Selinger loves these wines and spirits…
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Wines We Love
A Fruit-Forward Wine for a Fruit-Filled Grilled Cheese
The Sandwich: Grilled Cheese with Roasted Pineapple, Ham, and Swiss This dinner-worthy grilled cheese recipe comes from our friends at Serious Eats. We love it because it’s sweet and salty, and it…
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Wines We Love
Two Stellar Malbecs for Nights and Weekends
These two Malbecs wowed our staff! Try them out with dinner or to unwind after work tonight! La Rousse, Malbec – 2013 The common belief seems to be “The higher the…
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Wines We Love
Drink Local: New York State Wines with Sam Davies
We’re lucky to have many wonderful wine producers in upstate New York. Watch the video below to hear Astor’s own Sam Davies talk about all the great things happening just…
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Saké Geek Saké We Love
Sake 101: with Timothy Sullivan
Want to learn more about Japan’s famous distilled beverage? Check out this video with Astor Center instructor Timothy Sullivan. To learn…
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Wines We Love
Turn Over a New Leaf with this Infused Amaro
Italian food is the ultimate comfort food, with wine made to match. The whole idea of eating and drinking is to bring people together, and you’re expected to eat and drink A LOT….
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Wines We Love
What to Drink to Survive Passover: A Field Guide
Celiac-sufferers and Gluten-Free Fakers, rejoice. Your time is nigh. That hallowed time of year when old, Jewish kitchens get covered in foil and someone’s grandmother burns a match in the cupboards to…
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Wines We Love
Astor Winemakers Invitational With Chef Andrew Carmellini
Lorena Ascencios, Astor Wines & Spirits Wine Buyer, has invited 13 of the foremost artisanal Italian winemakers to the Astor Winemakers Invitational at Astor Center. This event will feature a Grand Tasting,…
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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…