Seen In the Times
A New Wave of Sicilian Wines
In Eric Asimov’s recent piece praising Sicily, he notes that in the past, many of the wines that came out of Sicily included “heavy reds, dull whites and sweet wines that traded…
Wine & Saké
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Regional Spotlight
The Wines of Austria and Hungary
Blaufränkisch, Grüner Veltliner, Tokaji Aszú… Don’t let the names scare you! Once you taste the wines of Austria & Hungary, you’ll see how easy they are to appreciate. If you’re thirsty for…
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Regional Spotlight
The Grapes of Burgundy: Chardonnay And Pinot Noir
Burgundy does two things very well: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. There are a few other varieties permitted under Burgundian wine law: the white Aligoté grape, the white Sauvignon Blanc grape (grown in…
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Wines We Love
The Wines of La Tour Grise
The unrelenting pursuit of terroir – not only that wine should say distinctly where it comes from, but what the year was like. Philippe Gourdon of La Tour Grise, a fervent proponent…
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Seen In the Times
Vinho Verde: Great Wines That Won’t Break The Bank
“Let me get this straight: a bottle of wine, an enjoyable bottle of wine, for just $4? A mistake? Nope. An anomaly, perhaps, as this bottle is apparently available in the United States…
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Wines We Love
Warm Weather Reds
The red wines I drink for summer pretty much look like a snapshot of the red wines I drink during every other season of the year. I tend to steer clear of…
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Wines We Love
A Favorite Italian White Wine For Summer
Fresh, fragrant and lively, Vermentino is completely at home growing in the Italian Riviera, and the wines made there showcase the stunning purity of the region as well as its diverse character….
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Regional Spotlight
Our Favorite Regions For Pinot Noir
A well-made California Pinot Noir tastes great with almost any food you throw at it. Plus, these wines are often friendly and light on their feet – so they’re easy reds to…
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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…