Wines We Love
Five Italian Wines Our Head Wine Buyer Loves
As the head wine buyer at Astor Wines & Spirits Lorena Ascencios has tasted wine all over the world. These are a few of her favorite high-end Italian wines. Cialla Bianco, Ronchi…
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Wines We Love
Grilled Cheese Dream: Onion Gouda Edition
Sometimes the simplest foods make for the most rewarding pairings. This recipe for this appetizing mélange of melty Gouda, earthy mushrooms, and caramelized onions comes from She Wears Many Hats. It’s a hearty sandwich that needs a…
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A Sauvignon Blanc that Won’t Break the Bank
Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch – 2014 This is an absolutely beautiful, world-class Sauvignon Blanc. It’s very crisp, with layers of delicious ripe melon and mineral flavors. Serve with a…
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Our Picks for Meatless Monday
Just because you’re sticking to meatless Monday doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a glass of wine with dinner. Here are a few picks for our favorite wines to go with vegetarian…
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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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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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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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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…