In this inaugural episode of The Wine-Centric Show, host Matt Weiss interviews Eric Asimov, the wine writer for The New York Times. They discuss various topics including the importance of evaluating wine producers over individual bottles, the role of blind tastings in wine education, the rise of natural wines, and the cultural significance of wine. Asimov emphasizes that wine should be enjoyed without the pressure of expertise and that there are many layers to the experience of wine appreciation.

In this inaugural episode of The Wine-Centric Show, host Matt Weiss engages with Eric Asimov, the wine writer for The New York Times, discussing various aspects of wine culture, including the evolution of wine tasting, the role of critics, the rise of natural wines, and the impact of climate change on wine production.