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Eric Asimov

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Wine Critic at The New York Times. Eat, drink, write.

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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
With all that's going on in wine, what's the state of wine retail? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/d...
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So, How Are Wine Shops Doing These Days? It Depends. (Gift Article)
Richer, well-diversified operations are thriving. Small, storefront shops are struggling. And those in the middle are hustling harder than ever.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Does cabernet sauvignon really need an advocate? I think so. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/d...
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Standing Up for Cabernet Sauvignon
It’s the most widely planted red grape in the world and the most popular red varietal wine in the U.S., so why has it fallen out of favor?
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Here are 12 wonderful summer wines. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/d...
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12 Wines to Match That Late-Summer Heat (Gift Article)
It’s not the color that’s important in hot weather, but the weight and texture of these wines.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Emidio Pepe, Maker of Prized Abruzzo Wines, Dies at 94 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/d...
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Emidio Pepe, Maker of Prized Abruzzo Wines, Dies at 94
He was one of the first to make a case for the local grapes and traditional methods, even as others abandoned them, inspiring a younger generation.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Southold has always made great wine, first on Long Island and then in Texas, but problems forced them to leave one, and then the other. Now they are trying again in Bordeaux. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/d...
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These Winemakers Are Starting Over. Will the Third Time Be the Charm?
Facing unanticipated problems, the owners of Southold abandoned Long Island for Texas, and Texas for France. Will success come next?
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Is the link between food and wine fading? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/d...
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Have We Forgotten Wine’s Place at the Table?
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Nobody drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/d...
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This Wine Was the Toast of the World. Now Even the Locals Don’t Drink It.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Everything costs more, but it's still possible to find exciting wines for $15 to $20. Here are 20 recommendations. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/d...
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20 Joyous Wines, All Under $20
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The Civil Rights Era Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/m...
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The Civil Rights Era Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
It's nice to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris tasting, when the USA bested France. More important are the tremendous accomplishments in the years that followed. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/d...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Great American Wines
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
What makes Matt Taylor’s wines great across the board? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/d...
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California’s Wine Whisperer Turns the Page
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Wine costs so much now, so where do you look for values, and what does the term even mean? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/d...
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How to Find Great Values in Wine
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
In restaurants, artificial intelligence enters the wine selection process. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/d...
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A.I. Is Coming for the Sommeliers
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Great wines are coming from the unheralded San Luis Obispo Coast. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/d...
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The Up-and-Coming Wine Region You Should Know
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Tariffs don't seem to be helping the American wine industry one year in. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/d...
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Tariffs and American Wine: Additional Costs, Export Trouble and Hostility
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Bubbly is the classic beverage of romance. This year, make it sekt, German sparklers, a wine that has been thoroughly rejuvenated. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/d...
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This Valentine’s Day, Offer Up Bubbly From Germany
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
How I fell in love with a brand of single malt and then couldn't find it again for years. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/d...
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Chasing a Remarkable but Elusive Single Malt Scotch
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
When people want to avoid actual analysis, they result to cultural conflict. Hence, "wine moms." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/d...
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How ‘Wine Moms’ Entered the Conversation About ICE
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
These 10 unfashionable wines all deserve reconsideration in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/d...
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The 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking in 2026
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
12 American sparkling wines for toasting the New Year. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/d...
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Toast the New Year With These Sparkling Wines
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Of the many bottles that I opened this year, these were the 12 wines I could not forget. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/d...
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The Most Memorable Wines of 2025
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The Most Interesting Wine Books of 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/d...
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The Most Interesting Wine Books of 2025
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In this season of parties and gatherings, if you're wondering which bottle to bring, here are some ideas. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
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Wines, Spirits and More to Bring to Any Holiday Gathering
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The easiest part of the Thanksgiving feast -- taking care of the wines. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/d...
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20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Hip hop and fine Burgundy come together in a new sort of wine event. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/d...
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In the Heart of Burgundy, a Summit Pairing Wine and Hip-Hop
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
What Can Be Done to Save the Ailing Wine Industry? Our Critic Has Thoughts. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/d...
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What Can Be Done to Save the Ailing Wine Industry? Our Critic Has Thoughts.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/d...
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Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Around the winemaking world, there's a growing interest in the potential of hybrid grapes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/d...
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Can Hybrid Grapes Solve the Climate Change Dilemma for Wine Makers?
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
These 10 California producers are making great wine on the margins of the mainstream industry. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/d...
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10 California Wine Producers Worth Getting to Know Now
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I spent some time on the South Island of New Zealand earlier this year and found a set of producers whose wines were superb and worth trying to find. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/d...
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Under the Radar New Zealand Wines to Seek Out Now
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The brilliance of seeing what's almost universally overlooked. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/a...
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The Strange Beauty of New York’s Bodega Ramps
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
‘Is It Happening?’: Trump’s Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to Beaujolais www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/d...
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‘Is It Happening?’: Trump’s Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to Beaujolais
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Seeking a solution to wine industry doldrums, California wine producers merge into a collective. They each will retain operational control over their labels but hope to share costs, collaborate and create efficiencies. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/d...
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Facing Difficulties, 6 Small California Wine Businesses Band Together
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/d...
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For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
20 under $20, great summer wines. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/d...
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20 Wines to Drink Right Now
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
For 30 years, Ted Lemon and Littorai have been charting a path for California wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/d...
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Great American Wines That Stand the Test of Time
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
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Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Try these wines for the pure fun and deliciousness of it. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/d...
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A Starter Pack for Aspiring Wine Lovers
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Virginia wine is both finding its way and blazing some new trails. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/d...
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Virginia Is Finally for Wine Lovers
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
At the Trump Winery in Virginia, the faithful seem more interested in drinking in the brand than the wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/d...
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My Visit to the Trump Winery, Where Patriotism Is Sold by the Bottle
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Wines by the glass: a lost opportunity for restaurants. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/d...
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Wines by the Glass: How Some Restaurants Do It Right, and Why
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I love the diversity of wine available today, but I realize that for many people the choices are overwhelming. So lets narrow them down. Here are 10 wines to focus on. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/d...
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Overwhelmed in the Wine Aisle? Follow This Advice.
The variety of wines available now is wonderful, but it can be paralyzing. Here’s a guide for finding treasures among the vast choices.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
‘Alarming’ increase in levels of forever chemical TFA found in European wines
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Whipsawed by the tariff back and forth? Ten percent tariffs are still in effect, and higher tariffs may come. Here's how they will affect wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/d...
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Your Wine Tariff Questions, Answered
Import penalties threaten the global network of small businesses responsible for wine’s glorious diversity. They will harm American producers, too.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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Opinion | Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews
Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Fear, uncertainty and higher prices: with wine tariffs, nobody wins.
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How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Wine Drinkers and Producers (Gift Article)
American consumers are likely to see fewer choices on the shelves, and small producers may be the hardest hit.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
This article, describing the division of wealth in the USA, says a lot about the country, from the vast disparity in housing and economic pain right on down to why wines like grand cru Burgundy, which used to be an affordable splurge, are now out of range for all but the wealthiest.
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American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Great American Cabernet francs? That means New York Cabernet francs, whether Finger Lakes or Long Island. Here are 10 really good ones. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/dining/d…
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