Astor Wine & Spirits in New York City’s head wine buyer Lorina Ascenscios suggests trying the Entre Deux Mers (“between two oceans”) by Château Haut Reygnac – a 2010 white Bordeaux for a very reasonable $10…
It’s a Sauvignon Blanc – crisp, floral, dry and exceedingly delicious with seafood (notably, fish, herbs and fennel), made from vines planted 35 years ago, adding tremendous body on the palate. The vines are well-situated, facing the sun-saturated south to southwest. Vinification is classic, with 100% stainless steel on this Bordeaux white.
More suggestions:
- Fruitier: Prophet’s Rock – This fruity, palate-pleasing Pinot Gris from the South Island shows a dazzling array of flavors: pear, peach, citrus peel, quince, and spice notes play off the underlying minerality. The freshness, aromatics, and concentration of this wine allow it to harmonize with a diverse range of Asian and Pacific Rim dishes: fish, seafood, salads,and white meats.
- Dryer: Dorigo – A sophisticated and dry white wine from the fascinating wine region of Friuli, made from the Ribolla Gialla grape. Floral and exotic, with good acidity to liven the senses, this is delicious with seafood, chicken, and other delicate dishes.
- Splurge: Mâcoin-Cruzille – The vineyard Cruzille, a viticultural space where cellphones won’t work, carries a magical aura that makes one think time has stopped. The Chardonnay for this wine is 50 to 80 years old and grown on calcareous clay soils on slopes from 250 to 300 meters high. The certified organic grapes are hand harvested and matured in used 228–liter barrels. An absolutely elegant Mâcon, ultimately terroir–driven with a unique concentration and depth that separates it from the rest of the pack.
- Easier on the wallet: l’Enclos – This domain is best known for their Armagnacs but also makes this unbelievable dry white wine that’s not to be missed. A lively white wine with meyer lemons and lime aromas. It comes from the Gascony region of France.
New York, New York 10003 Ph: 212.763.0840
The wine selection at Astor Wines & Spirits rivals anything in the country, and the store houses the most comprehensive collection of spirits in New York City. Located in a landmarked historical building, Astor is a family-owned, family-operated, multi-generational business. Astor has been a fixture in the community since the 1940′s, and remains committed to reflecting and upholding the values of the neighborhood – it was voted “Best Liquor Store” in 2011 by The Village Voice…
Contributed by Adam Gross
Jessica Tiare Bowen lives in the juicy Big Apple with her adorable pink-nosed chihuahua, Gillman. He’s the inspiration for her first published children’s book, “Park Avenue Pound Puppy.” The book is the combined result of her two greatest passions: pooches and penning stories.
Her passions include art, urban hikes through Manhattan, drinking coffee with 3 creams and 6 sugars, making extremely detailed itineraries and traveling to far away places, singing along to Broadway shows, Netflix movie nights, discovering incredible treasures at Goodwill and thrift stores, and listening to stories from little people under 7 and big people over 70.
She started her career as New York City Teaching Fellow, teaching elementary school and theater arts at a special education school in the South Bronx for 6 years. She is now a Special Education School Improvement Specialist working in public schools throughout New York City. She is the Editor-In-Chief of the online New York City travel magazine, Used York City. The magazine focuses on finding the best of New York…as used by New Yorkers. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and an ASPCA Ambassador.
