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A Cellar-Worthy Bordeaux
Fun fact: Château Aney has been classified as Cru Bourgeois two separate times. It was built in 1850, when it first earned Cru Bourgeois status, but it fell into disrepair by the…
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Centopassi & Libera Terra: A Story Behind Every Bottle
Check out Eric Asimov’s recent New York Times article, featuring two Astor exclusives: Nero d’Avola “Argille di Tagghia Via”, Centopassi – 2012 Nero Sichilli Savino, Az. Agr. I Fenicotteri – 2011. …
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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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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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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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In Praise of Pink
Though it is a brisk and chilly Springtime, here in New York, we nevertheless welcome the pale green leaves on spindly sidewalk trees and blossoms, which seem to have sprung up overnight….
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An Exceptional (and Affordable) California Red
Absolutely tremendous. It’s hard to reconcile the remarkable concentration and quality of this wine with the modest price. I know you’re probably looking at this wine and glancing over at some of…
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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…