Wines We Love
Sparkling Wines For Every Occasion
From white to red, from sweet to dry, there is a vast world of sparkling wines out there. Astor Center instructor Tess Rose Lampert shares some of her favorite bottles. Watch the…
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Wines We Love
A Champagne Toast: Splurging for the Real Deal
For many years, legend held that Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon—for which Moët & Chandon’s prestige cuvée, made only in especially good vintages, is named—invented the méthode champenoise. He was credited, in layman’s…
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Wine Geek
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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Wines We Love
Astor Staff Picks: Holiday Edition
Looking for the perfect bottle to give to a friend or bring to a party? Check out the video above to see what Astor Wines & Spirits consultants are going to be…
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Wines We Love
The 2014 Beaujolais Nouveau Blind Tasting Winners
The third Thursday of November is a special day in the wine world. It marks the release of Beaujolais Nouveau! Check out the video above to learn about this young French wine…
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Wines We Love
A Fortified Palate: May Matta-Aliah Talks Port, Sherry, and Madeira
Have you noticed more and more sherry popping up on wine menus and in cocktails? Port, sherry, and Madeira have been regaining popularity in recent years. Check out the video above to…
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Meet The Maker
Producer Spotlight: Piedmonte’s Fratelli Barale
Fratelli Barale, located in the Piedmonte region of Italy (or, more specifically, in the northern appellations where prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco are grown) is a small operation, producing only 70,000 bottles every…
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Wine Geek
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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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…