NY Times Wine Critic Talks About How He Learned About Wine

Eric Asimov is the Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times and one of the most influential voices in American wine writing. In this video, Asimov reflects on a life-changing bottle of Italian wine and how he became a wine critic, starting with his interview process at The New York Times in 1984.

He discusses his first experiences with Riesling and Burgundy, how those wines sparked a deeper interest in Germany and France, and why he says he learned about wine “the way a consumer would”—by buying bottles, drinking them with dinner, and paying close attention to what he was consuming. Rather than coming from formal wine education, Asimov traces his early influences to writers, travel, and genuine curiosity.

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