Eric Asimov
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Eat. Drink. Write. New York Times wine critic and author of How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto'' (William Morrow) and Wine With Food'' (Rizzoli).
New York, NY
Joined March 2009
In restaurants, artificial intelligence enters the wine selection process.
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Chatbots may give a helpful boost in confidence to anxious restaurant diners, but are they offering better wine advice?
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Hidden on page 744 of the farm bill the House Agriculture Committee passed Thursday is a provision that would condemn millions of pigs to a lifetime in gestation crates. Rebranded the 'Save Our Bacon Act,' it's a pork-industry play to wipe out every state law banning the sale of
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Great wines are coming from the unheralded San Luis Obispo Coast.
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A handful of producers working in the San Luis Obispo Coast are making fresh, savory wines that speak of their maritime place.
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Unexpected place to find wine humor, but perfectly in context.
It’s only a war if it comes from the war region of France. Otherwise it’s just sparkling military conflict
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Tariffs don't seem to be helping the American wine industry one year in.
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One year in, many producers say tariffs have not helped them, and some countries are rejecting U.S. wine altogether.
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Bubbly is the classic beverage of romance. This year, make it sekt, German sparkling wine, a genre that has been thoroughly rejuvenated.
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Sekt has made remarkable strides in recent years. These 10 bottles of sparkling wine are all examples of the style’s potential.
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Trump says he was the one who decided to post the video with racist imagery of the Obamas, not an anonymous aide, but says he didn't watch to the end before sending it to "the people" to post for him. But he has no regrets. "No, I didn’t make a mistake."
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The video clip that President Trump posted in a late-night flurry of social media activity caused an unusually strong and public outcry from members of his own party.
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In @nytopinion The @nytimes editorial board published an index tracking 12 categories of democratic erosion in October. The ICE crackdown has pushed America closer toward an autocracy.
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Measuring America’s slide toward democratic erosion.
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Trump is now mobilizing the power of the federal government to relitigate the 2020 election that he lost by once again advancing lies and distortions already debunked by Republicans and judges. Here is what really happened, by @reidepstein @NYTnickc
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The Trump administration has recently escalated its efforts to prove widespread voter fraud in 2020. Election officials and top Republicans have repeatedly said these claims are baseless.
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Access to The New York Times online now available for free across the New York Public Library system
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How I fell in love with a brand of single malt and then couldn't find it again for years.
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Springbank is unlike other single malts in almost every way, from location to ownership to production methods. That’s part of what’s driving demand.
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When people want to avoid actual analysis, they resort to the tropes of cultural conflict. Hence, "wine moms."
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The insult wielded against protesters taps into a long tradition of casting wine drinkers as out-of-touch elitists.
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These 10 unfashionable wines all deserve reconsideration in 2026.
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Whether because of stereotypes or evolving tastes, these wines tend to be dismissed. But they still offer great beauty and are worth exploring.
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches https://t.co/iRxAjOxgJI via @NYTimes
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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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12 American sparkling wines for toasting the New Year.
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Champagne will always be there, but prices are rising. The quality of American sparklers has soared and even the best are relatively affordable.
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Of the many bottles that I opened this year, these were the 12 wines I could not forget.
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The best bottles Eric Asimov tried this year were not always the oldest. Some were young and fresh, others were venerable. All resonated in unforgettable ways.
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The Most Interesting Wine Books of 2025
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A fascinating history of California wine, a beginner’s handbook, “A Cynic’s Guide” and visits to natural producers in France and England, with recipes
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In this season of parties and gatherings, if you're wondering which bottle to bring, here are some ideas.
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Selecting the right bottle is never easy. Here are some recommendations for all types of people and parties.
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