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Aster Wines and Spirits

Expert Reviews of Aster Wines and Spirits

Citysearch | Down-to-earth staff and a giant selection keep this Noho wine emporium in the premier cru.

Novices and seasoned oenophiles alike will find much to rejoice about at this popular Manhattan wine vendor. Unlike so many pretentious boutiques, where mispronouncing a French label is a cardinal offense,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/10/2007
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User Reviews of Aster Wines and Spirits

Yelp.com Review - by Spark V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm the kind of guy who loves to imbibe and does so with passion. Lead me to a good wine and spirits store without a time limit and I'll be in there wandering for at least an hour or so (to my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Astor wines is the best place in the city to get good, inexpensive or expensive wines. Now with its' new location it is even more spacious. Sometimes there is a bit of a line for a wine tasting, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is really the grand daddy of all wine/liquor shops in lower Manhattan. It's hard to stay faithful to the small neighborhood shops when Astor offers the same, usually cheaper. I don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love and hate this place. The staff knows their shit, but their prices are always a few dollars higher than most other shops in the City. I was looking for a 2004 Messorio. This bottle was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Free wine tasting!!! Not much else more to say about that. We went during a day where they were serving a couple of italian wines and a couple of Californian. Nothing special. Only one that I could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place! LOTS of free wine tastings. In fact, sometimes they offer multiple tastings at the same time. The last time I went there was a white, red, and spirits tasting concurrently! I recently…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE Astor Wines. Astor has everything one could possibly need to stock a home bar -- or really, any respectable commercial bar. Their organization is impeccable. If I want organic wines, I can find…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright how cool is it that the place actually has a discount program and puts liquor on sale? I admit I don't go to too many different liquor stores in NY but I've never seen liquor stores have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Astor Wines is a great store. I have not been in years, but continue to order from them online -- their prices are very competitive -- and they take great care in the packaging when shipping, wrapping…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Usually I hit up the Trader Joes Wine Shop when but when I'm feeling classy and I have a few extra bucks , I stop by here for a bottle or two of wine. For all those aspiring bartenders and closet…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

4.0 of 5 stars. - reasonable pricing - great layout
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Astor Wines and Spirits moved last year to their new home on East 4th Street & Lafayette -- the store layout is great -- if not overwhelming...but thanks to their helpful staff you'll be able to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ANDY P.

4.0 of 5 stars. like the new space a lot & the staff is very helpful- NOT pushy. They don't come off as wine snobs either when you need guidance.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! They typically do tastings a few nights a week at their wine bar, and then a spirit tasting on the side. The people who lead the tastings are usually from the vineyard and sometimes…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Formicas ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing wine store with excellent service and good prices to boot. They have everything and the workers' comments were very helpful and very fun to read.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding service and selection. On top of that, they have a great website with helpful comments, and their phone sales people are knowledgeable too! With free next-day delivery of large orders,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Quite the upgrade when the store moved to its current location: more room, more selection, great layout. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, even if sometimes a little sassy. They have a great…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theodore W.

4.0 of 5 stars. A beautiful open layout with descriptive tags for almost all the products. Focusing on the liquor and not the wines (used to work in a liquor store where, to paraphrase Martini's bar, we "sold hard…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arthur O.

5.0 of 5 stars. The following is a fictional account of a factual event. My friend from Jersey said, "This place is okay, but I really can't compare it to the places back at home."
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Worst customer service - Do not buy online

I bought a box of wine along with several other wines in May and opened it in June. The wine was oxidized although I had kept in a cool air conditioned place. I brought the wine to their shop and they refused...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow... this store is nice, and I really wish I'd given it a try earlier. First it's really beautiful inside, with roomy displays and good lighting: it's just pleasant to browse through the aisles for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome and very easy to shop. Walked in and was immediately impressed by the amount of
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now, I wouldn't call myself an alcoholic. Alcoholics go to meetings. I prefer the term "boozehound." And Astor Wines & Spirits is a boozehound's paradise. Unlike your corner liquor store, the selection…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Without a doubt one of my favorite wine shops in the city. I call it the Whole Foods of wine. They have such a large selection and a tremendous amount under $10. I've walked out of there with 5 good…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Wonderful selection.

The ten under ten selection is one of the city's few real bargains. The only bad thing about Astor is that thye won't guarantee a delivery time, and get abraasive if you try to request one, even if you're call...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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good selection...

Astor actually has a very good selection, and the new location is much more spacious than the old location (tho I miss the feel of the old place!!). They have a substantial single malt selection at reasonable...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a wine lover's heaven. You won't find a wine store in New York with better selection, or a better experience. Moving down the street allowed Astor Wines to expand into a huge space that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend who lives in the middle of the Finger Lakes wine country was awestruck by this place--needless to say, baby wino that I am, I was very impressed with it. First off--just the sheer amount…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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The only Wine Store in the City to carry the Corkscrew I needed - for $15 less than online!

I have to agree this is the best wine store ever...they were the only store to carry the "Cork Jet" wine opener I have been calling every store around to find. And - only $16.99 instead of $32.00. Hurray!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel X.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is THE wine store in NYC. You needn't seek anything else. When you go shopping for something, there's always one store that has the best selection, another store with the best prices, another with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Best wine store in the city!

It seems everyone and their brother is opening up a new wine store these days, but I have to say, the new Astor just raised the bar so far above everyone elses heads it's not even funny. Not only do they...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

4.0 of 5 stars. For my general thoughts on good wine stores, consult my review on Beacon Wines & Spirits. As for Astor Wines: this place garners four stars for having several things that Beacon Wines (on the UWS)…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Died and gone to wine heaven...

Man oh man, and I thought the old Astor was great! I'm embarassed at how long it took me to make the trip to the new store - and boy howdy, they've really outdone themselves. The selection of wines is insane....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Great wine shop

Jendfrank must have his underwear on too tight because I've found the staff to be knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. Awesome varieties of great wine. If you know what you're looking for, you should be...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Love it!

I like Astor Wines - granted, I'd got used to the old store where I knew where everything was, but I was in the new place the other day and they still have the same great selection at good prices. I'm not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter E.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a great place. And what an unbelievable selection. I go in just to browse the beautiful bottles, like Lichido and Vox Green Apple Vodka. It's almost like visiting an aquarium.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had to delete my old review for the old location, because the new location is just a whole different world! Right now it's still got that crisp new-shop smell, and when I walked in down the steps…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Useless Sales Staff & Disorganization

The new Astor Wines on Lafayette is a great looking store with a decent selection of wines. And that is where the praise ends! The place appears to be organized but, if you take a closer look, the wines are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by alex w.

5.0 of 5 stars. The new location and humungoous space knocked my socks off upon entering a month back. I stayed for the Glenmorangie tasting, complimented with free dark chocolate. You could tell people were really…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by katie f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow...they moved down a block and expanded and the selection is HUGE! They have a fantastic selection of both wines and liquors...they even have a selection of aquavit and cachasa! They have just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by margie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. ASTOR CENTER ROCKS! When I walk down the stairs to the new sub-level space, I get giddy. The faint, sweet smell of wine and oak permeates the enormous, airy, bright space...picture row after row of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great place for the novice to start, as the prices are good and the staff is knowledgable, helpful and do not have a hint of snobbery about them. Great place to stop on the way to a party when you…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Very Average

I really want to like Astor wines, but I find them to be lacking a soul and/or feel for their store. Their selections seems to be somewhat random and often I have found their highlighted wines a bit.. dubious?...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Emmy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. all your liquor and wine needs under one roof--and the prices aren't bad! free wine tastings from time to time, which is always fun, and a wonderful selection of alcoholic goods.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stock up at Astor! This store is convenient, well laid-out, and always offers information on different types of wine and their regions, as well as employee recommendations (which are usually under…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Good wine store in the city

Astor Wines and Spirits is really a nice Manhattan wine store - the wine selection is really signifi...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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Huge Selection of Wines

This store is for those who love to drink or buying a gift for someone who loves to drink. It has a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Good Booze

Great selection of wines at very reasonable prices. The staff is very helpful as well. However, fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. What Tower is to records and Borders is to books, Astor is to wine. Aisle after aisle after aisle present a dazzling display that will delight the oenologist and would bewilder the novice if it wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Everything you need to know, is here

Decent very helpful staff. I'm a disgrace on wine connoisseurs but they helped me understand why and what to look... including what kind of wines go good with spicy food, enjoy smooth or more fruity and things...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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