We love to let you know what we know by teaching and tasting.
Here are some scheduled events that will be fun and informative.
Take advantage of these premier tastings at Astor's Landmark Location - 399 Lafayette at 4th Street.
Aside from the free tastings, enjoy a 15% discount on any wine that's poured, the day of tasting.
MAY25
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Mae de Ouro Cachaça
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Spice things up with a Brazilian Lemonade: a rosemary-garnished Mae de Ouro Cachaça cocktail.
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MAY25
Saturday May 25, 2013
Wines of Portugal
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Spring is Vinho Verde season! Try this consistently great version from Provam alongside a rich red blend of indigenous Portuguese grapes.
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MAY26
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Greenhook Ginsmiths
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Drink local! This Sunday at Astor, try an excellent Greenpoint-made gin: it's produced with Ceylon cinnamon, blue ginger, and chamomile.
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MAY29
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Xante Liqueur
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Made with pears and Cognac, Xante liqueur is smooth, creamy, and utterly unique. Try it for free this Wednesday at Astor.
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MAY30
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Fortified Wines From Alvear
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Taste two elegant and impressive fortified wines from esteemed producer Alvear. If you like what you try, come back Tuesday, June 4 for our sale on all Spanish wines (including fortifieds)!
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MAY30
Thursday May 30, 2013
Reds for BBQ
6:00pm to 8:00pm
It's that time of year again... finally! Time to sear big hunks of food over hot flames, and stand around drinking big wines that can stand up to those bold flavors. We've got a couple of excellent reds here that are more than equal to the challenge, and we're pouring them for your pre-BBQ evaluation this Thursday.
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MAY31
Friday, May 31, 2013
Local Spirits
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Taste three incredible spirits made right here in New York! Black Dirt Apple Jack and Bourbon are subtle and complex, while Warwick Gin is zippy, citrusy, and refreshing: perfect for warm-weather cocktails.
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MAY31
Friday May 31, 2013
Manzanilla vs. Amontillado
6:00pm to 8:00pm
This Friday, come to Astor and compare a subtle Manzanilla to a bold, aromatic Amontillado. Be sure to come back for our sale on Spanish wines (including fortifieds) on Tuesday, June 4!
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JUN1
Saturday, Jun 01, 2013
Coole Swan
3:00pm to 5:00pm
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JUN1
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Discover Castilla y León
3:00pm to 5:00pm
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JUN5
Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013
Meet the Winemaker - Sobon Estate
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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JUN6
Thursday Jun 06, 2013
Piedmont
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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JUN6
Thursday, Jun 06, 2013
Aveze
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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JUN7
Friday Jun 07, 2013
Partida
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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JUN7
Friday, Jun 07, 2013
Piedmont
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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JUN7
Friday Jun 07, 2013
Piedmont
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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