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Ditch the Fancy Wine Talk: It's Sweet or Savory

John Johnson — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:45:37 CST

Next time someone starts waxing poetic about the particular aromas of a wine, tell them to stick a cork in it. Those "gaudy descriptions" are often meaningless, writes Eric Asimov in the New York Times . In fact, "the more specific the description of a wine, the less useful information is...

Sauvignon Blancs Perfect for Summer

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:49:55 CDT

We have reached “the vast plateau in the middle of summer,” the time when “one of wine’s primary purposes is to offer relief from the daily bout with seasonal oppression,” writes Eric Asimov in the New York Times . Summer wines, “like a good beach read, should be engaging enough to...

'Groovy' Dry White From Austria Great for Summer

Harry Kimball — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:20:01 CDT

A difficult-to-pronounce wine from Austria is “one of summer’s great, unlikely pleasures,” Eric Asimov writes in the New York Times . Grüner veltliner has risen above the pack of other Germanic wines to become a favorite in America, thanks to its bracing dryness. It "can range from crisp and light-bodied to...

Don't Blush—Rosé Is Worthy of Your Wine Dollars

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:09:00 CDT

America is slowly warming to rosé wines, but for anyone still refusing to take rosé seriously, the time has come, writes Eric Asimov in the New York Times . “Rosé is the quintessential daytime wine, perfect for outdoors, wonderful in the summer”—and it’s surprisingly easy to find varieties “without the...

America: Cool It on Chilling White Wine

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:55:00 CDT

America loves cold things, from beer to overly air-conditioned theaters. But we’re only hurting ourselves by “chilling white wine far too long and drinking it way too cold,” writes Eric Asimov in the New York Times . As long as the wine is good, serving it directly out of the fridge...

Found: Good, Cheap US Wines

Drew Nelles — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:17:15 CDT

It’s not easy, but it is possible to find inexpensive American wine that “will fascinate and intrigue,” Eric Asimov writes in the New York Times . Whereas European vintners grow a diverse range of regional grapes, Americans generally stick to classics like cabernet sauvignon, resulting in “a small amount of top-flight...

Future of Wine Could Be on Tap

Rob Quinn — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:07:36 CDT

The trickle of American restaurants serving wine on tap may become a flood when owners realize the benefits, Eric Asimov writes in his New York Times wine column. Serving wine through a keg and tap system identical to that used for beer eliminates a lot of waste, Asimov notes, stopping...

Sip Italian, and Sip Cheaply

Kate Schwartz — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:48:47 CST

When it comes to wine, Eric Asimov likes to promote the "sweet spot," bottles that cost between $10 and $20. "Few places offer a wider selection of singular wines in the price range than Italy," he writes in the New York Times. He begins by calling out a light and...

Barolos Are Back

Kate Schwartz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:09:00 CST

A bottle of Barolo doesn’t come cheap, writes Eric Asimov in the New York Times , “but put that aside for a moment for these very good reasons: Barolo is a great wine, and it is a wine that I love.” Asimov sampled 25 bottles—limiting himself to ones under $100—...