The Lee–Warren Cellar

Second wine of Château Giscours.

Grand Cru Classé.

Sangiovese IGT.

Spätlese (not Kabinett).

Sweet white Bordeaux. Label shows no producer — just the Sauternes appellation.

White Burgundy.

Per back label: Sonoma Coast rosé of Pinot Noir.

Pét-Nat — 1st fermentation in steel, 2nd in bottle; unfined, unfiltered, not disgorged. Sannio district, Campania.

Sweet Marsala, aged 24 months in oak.

18% ABV.

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

Right-bank Bordeaux from the Dillon family (Haut-Brion) estate.

Right-bank Bordeaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé B; mature vintage.

Bold everyday red — Monastrell (=Mourvedre, the CdP grape; David loves it). Blackberry/cassis, minty. Grilled meat. Shows best in early fall.

Everyday Napa Cab — reliable, fruit-forward value; the Tuesday-night steak red.

STEAK RED — old-vine (45-75yr) Malbec, full-bodied yet elegant; mint/eucalyptus. Astor: reserve for your NY strip.

Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape; a David favorite. M & J-L Giornal, Orange.

STEAK-NIGHT CAB — structured, elegant, age-worthy Stags Leap. Helen & David visited the winery decades ago. 2 bottles so that at a party 6 guests can each have a couple glasses of a good red.

Sangiovese (Brunello).

Mosel Riesling Kabinett.

Mature Mosel Riesling Spätlese (sweeter than Kabinett). Village name on label not fully legible — confirm vineyard.

FOR HELEN — aromatic, floral, peachy high-altitude Torrontés; easy-drinking value white.

FOR HELEN — rich tropical fruit tamed by acidity; medium-bodied, golden Pinot Gris.

Ripe orchard fruit, a touch of weight — fruity, not sweet. FOR HELEN — fruit-forward Alsace, ripe orchard fruit with weight; fruity not sweet. OOS at Astor 2026-06-16; signed up for restock alert.

Bone-dry — the easy yes for the "nothing sweet" crowd.

Everyday rosé. Garnacha, fruit-forward & tangy; ungrafted old vines. ~$14 value pick (price est.).

Everyday rosé. Nebbiolo rosé from La Morra — red cherry, rose petal, herbal grip. Astor staff pick.

Serious dinner rosé.

FOR HELEN grower — silky, old-oak rounded. Wishlist target.

HELEN'S BIRTHDAY (July 8). Benchmark delicate rosé champagne — fine bead, ripe/tart red fruit. Her exact style.

Dry (Chambéry-style) vermouth for martinis; refrigerate after opening.

750ml. Negronis at 101.

750ml. Aperitivo cart.

Willamette Pinot — founding winery, fruit-forward (Wine.md).

Willamette Pinot — pioneer, range of price points (Wine.md).

House red — bought by the case; David loves it. OOS at Astor 2026-06-16; grab a case on restock.

Médoc with Léoville-Las-Cases pedigree; ages well. OOS at Astor 2026-06-16; awaiting restock.

CdP — ~30% Mourvèdre, benchmark & ageworthy (Wine.md; Mourvèdre love).

CdP — ~20% Mourvèdre, elegant, ages gracefully (Wine.md).

CdP — benchmark, ~15% Mourvèdre, powerful (Wine.md).

David wants more put away to cellar for later drinking (2026-2030). A David favorite; buy more when available.

Mosel Riesling wishlist (from Wine.md).

Mosel Riesling wishlist — benchmark Brauneberg (Wine.md).

Electric, profound — benchmark Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett; worth trying.

Apple/quince Chenin, off-dry fruit. FOR HELEN — off-dry Chenin, apple/quince fruit. OOS at Astor 2026-06-16; signed up for restock alert.

FOR HELEN everyday grower — orchard fruit/honey/brioche, fine mousse. OOS 2026-06-16; 375ml also exists for her solo nights.

FOR HELEN grower — Pinot-driven, expressive fruit. OOS 2026-06-16.

FOR HELEN grower — pear/apple + red fruit, fine bead. Delisted/OOS at Astor 2026-06-16; grab on restock.