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Winter Whites
Winter is not all about full-bodied reds. Try any of these staff pick whites from around the world for a surprising alternative. Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling $13.96 Thirsty Owl began its run…
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Fall Wines From Greece & Georgia
Malagousia, “Microcosmos”, Dom. Zafeirakis $18.96 If you’re into powerfully aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Zibibbo (aka air freshener wines), you should get to know Greece’s Malagousia. As soon as you pour…
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Bubbly for Every Budget
It’s hard to imagine ringing in the new year without Champagne, but we’ve included options from Champagne and well beyond in this list of sparklers from elsewhere in this list of sparklers…
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Thanksgiving Picks From Our Staff
Are you searching for a failsafe Champagne to whet your appetite or a stimulating digestif to cap off a festive night? Check out a few of our staff’s favorites below. Chablis, Dom….
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New York Wines & Spirits
Talented New York winemakers and distillers make highlighting our home state easy work. Some of our top-selling aperitifs and digestifs come from within the five boroughs, check out our recent staff picks…
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Saké for Every Budget
Grab a small-format bottle for solo entertaining or save an elegant junmai daiginjo for a special occasion. Take a note from our staff with these six saké suggestions. Kitaya, “Ai no Hime”,…
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Off the Beaten Path in Northern Italy
Forget Barolo and prosecco for the day and try out these lesser-known options from Northern Italy, all adored by our staff. “Sapori della Vigna” Bianco, Zucchi – NV $12.96 This cuvée stands…
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Cool Off With Champagne
Chill any one of these brut rosés, extra bruts, and blanc de noirs for the ultimate respite from steamy weather. Moutard Pere et Fils Brut Rosé de Cuvaison $26.99 Fresh and delicious…
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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…