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.
NOV20
Friday, Nov 20, 2009
Perfect Piedmontese Wines for Thanksgiving
6:00pm to 8:00pm
A foursome of great Thanksgiving picks, all from the top of the boot. Two tasty reds, a white that goes with everything, and a sweet sparkling wine that's perfect for toasts.
Langhe Rosso "Superboum", Az. Agr. Bricco del Cucu - 2007 (750)Red, Italy, Piedmont Item #: 21988 Moscato d'Asti, Massimo Bo - 2008 (750)White, Italy, Piedmont, Asti Item #: 21992 Barbera d'Asti "Arbuc", Massimo Bo - 2007 (750)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Asti Item #: 21991 Soave Classico "Montesei", Le Battistelle - 2007 (750)White, Italy, Veneto, Soave Item #: 21131
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NOV20
Friday Nov 20, 2009
Try a Delightful After-Dinner Liqueur
6:00pm to 8:00pm
We know: it sounds strange. But 1921 Tequila Cream, a blend of blanco tequila, coffee, white chocolate, and cinnamon, is one of the our favorite liqueurs lately. We invite all tequila purists to try it this Friday and see what we're talking about.
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NOV20
Friday, Nov 20, 2009
What Makes this Cognac Unique?
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ch. Fontpinot is the only Grand Cru Cognac estate. Taste the difference this Friday evening at Astor.
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NOV21
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Rare Liqueurs From Mouton Rothschild
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Stop by for a chance to taste some outstanding liqueurs made from the world-renowned Mouton Rothschild. We will be pouring their Cassis, Marc D'Aquitane, and Prune Eau de Vie.
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NOV21
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009
New Tastes from Eastern Europe
3:00pm to 5:00pm
A berry-flavored red blend from Lebanon and a very distinctive Slovenian white, both poured for free at Astor this Saturday.
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NOV21
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Oddball Italian Whites
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Asprinio and Ortrugo... there's just no way you've tried both of these before (in 100% varietal wines, no less). Stop by this Saturday afternoon to taste some different and delicious white wines.
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NOV21
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009
A True Sipping Rum From Panama
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Ron Abuelo rums from Panama will be poured today; enjoy them straight or in a nice fall cocktail.
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NOV22
Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Pisco: Compare and Contrast
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Stop by and compare a single-grape Pisco with a blended, aged Pisco from Peru.
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NOV23
Monday, Nov 23, 2009
A Rare Tequila Tasting
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Learn how the experts taste tequila at a free professional tasting of Tequila Casa Dragones, a new limited-edition sipping tequila, handcrafted in small batches with meticulous attention to detail.
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NOV24
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
Rhum Agricole Cornucopia
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Rhum Clement from Martinique will be available for you to try tonight.
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NOV25
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009
Our Best Bets for the Holiday
6:00pm to 8:00pm
The night before Thanksgiving, we're having a surprise tasting featuring the bottles our staff will take home on Turkey Day. Come to the store to check out our picks - then start enjoying your holiday!
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NOV27
Friday Nov 27, 2009
French Classiques
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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NOV28
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009
Rudi Wiest Portfolio Tasting
3:00pm to 5:00pm
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NOV28
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Famous Grouse Tasting
3:00pm to 5:00pm
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NOV28
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009
Cali Wine Extravaganza!
3:00pm to 5:00pm
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DEC3
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Grey Goose Cocktail Training
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Come learn some exciting cocktails featuring Grey Goose and be the star host this holiday season.
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DEC3
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009
Oddball Italians
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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DEC3
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Perfect Holiday Gift Bottles
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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