In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with famed New York Times writer and long-time critic/commentator on wine and food culture, Eric Asimov. Born and raised in New York City, Eric has spent decades cultivating a deep understanding of wine, its complexities, and its cultural significance. His career at The New York Times began in the early 1980s, covering various topics before focusing on wine in the late 1990s, then rising to Chief Wine Critic.  Eric's achievements extend beyond his columns and reviews. He is the author of several influential books on wine, including "How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto" and "Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from The New York Times." His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the James Beard Foundation Award for his outstanding wine, spirits, or beer professional in 2013. Eric is a wealth of knowledge, a critical thinker, and one of the wine world's most articulate and progressive voices when it comes to educating audiences and publicizing the most interesting stories from the industry, in the US, and abroad. Here he shares some unique insights and brilliant perspectives on the "natural wine" movement, the growth of the wine industry, changes in expectations from wine drinkers, and generational shifts in approaches to food and wine in general. Note: Read up on wines of the Jerez - HEREThe Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer