{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Wine Centric Show","title":"Eric Asimov (New York Times) on the Future of Wine, California & Culture","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3592,"description":"How is wine culture  changing, and what still holds true? Eric Asimov, the long-standing chief wine critic for The New York Times, joins us for a candid conversation to answer these questions. With his signature clarity and cultural insight, Eric brings a rare, unpretentious perspective to the complexities of wine criticism, the industry’s growing pains, and the surprising role of wellness and celebrity in shaping what ends up in our glasses.\nWe explore the quiet transformation happening in California wine, the tension between wine as a personal experience and a consumer product, and why wine education needs to feel more like an invitation than an exam. Eric unpacks the way media, tech, and generational values are shifting the center of gravity in wine, not always for better, but not always for worse either.\nHis reflections are rooted in decades of experience, yet they remain open, questioning, and refreshingly grounded. This isn’t about scores or hype. It’s about culture, connection, and the enduring pleasure of a shared bottle.\n#EricAsimov #WineCentricShow #WineCulture #WineCriticism #CaliforniaWine #MindfulDrinking #WineAndWellness #WineEducation #WineMedia #WineCommunity\n📍 What You’ll Learn:Eric Asimov sees himself as an observer of the wine industry, not a part of it.Wine criticism can influence sales but is not driven by financial gain.The wine industry is a complex network of small businesses.California wines are evolving towards more diverse styles.Technology has democratized wine discussions and education.Celebrity endorsements can spark interest in wine among new audiences.Wine should be enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced lifestyle.Cultural events can enhance the wine experience beyond just tasting.Wine education should be accessible and engaging, not elitist.Personal connections and shared experiences are at the heart of wine enjoyment.Chapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Eric Asimov and His Role in Wine Criticism\n02:39 The Distinction Between...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vUFcStfgzzIgLspOTR6nSw_boW0s7hNF7Dbay33qG4M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNDhm/ODNkYjEzNWYzMGI0/Yzg0ZTUzY2RlMGYw/OWY4Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}