Wines We Love
A Peachy Loire White Wine For Summer
It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted a Sauvignon Blanc this good – a stunning achievement in precision, given that 2011 was a much trickier vintage than 2010. Its aromatics open…
Wine & Saké
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Wines We Love
Five Small Producer French Wines You Should Be Drinking
When I first began learning about wine, the French classics were mandatory: Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne to start. After years of tasting, spitting, swallowing, rejecting, yawning, crying and then finally buying, I’m…
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Wines We Love
A Delicious Rosé From The Benedictine Monks of Stift Göttweig
Duncan’s Wine of The Month: The Benedictine monks of Stift Göttweig have owned some of the Kremstal’s classiest vineyard sites since the 11th century, but since engaging consultant winemaker Fritz Miesbauer (known…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Susanna Bianco
Recently, the lovely Susanna Bianco stopped by Astor Wines for an in-store tasting and we had the pleasure of speaking with her. Her winery, Gigi Bianco, is one of the oldest in…
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Wine Geek
Alsace: The World’s Most Diverse Wine Region
Did you know that Alsace has the most diverse geology of any wine region on earth? As I mentioned in my last piece, the major vineyards of Alsace are situated near the…
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Wines We Love
Staff Pick: Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon – 2010
Weighty yet approachable. Rich but not jammy. And having a lovely soft non-aggressive tannic structure. This Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced with a touch of Russian River Syrah, is a delightful wine that I…
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Wines We Love
What We’re Drinking in 2013
There are some exciting things happening in the wine and spirits world right now and we want you to be the first to know about them. We taste new bottles every day,…
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Wines We Love
Our Staff’s Favorite Bottles For The Holidays
Going to a Holiday party? Having friends over for a cozy dinner? From sparkling rosé to Bourbon, our staff tell us which bottles they like to have on hand / impress their…
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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…