Critic watch: Asimov NYT
In his column in today’s Times, Eric Asimov writes about Penfold’s St. Henri, a $50 $35 “sibling” of Grange (find this wine).
It’s the first time he’s written a column about Australian wines since August 18, 2004 when he favorably wrote about Australian Rieslings.
An excerpt from that column might explain the absence:
“Tankerloads of Australia’s soft, fruity, inexpensive reds are consumed around the world, and other regions are scrambling to match Australia’s easy-drinking style.”
Hey, I’m no fan of the hedonistic fruit bomb but it’s interesting that the NYT columnist has had so little to say about the wines of Australia, the biggest exporter of wine to the US.
tags: wine | Eric Asimov
Feb
1
2006
On February 1st, 2006 at 8:53 pm ,Mike wrote:
Dr V
St Henri is no fruit bomb. I have vintages from 1992 and always get a 6-pack each year if I can. Probably costs around $33/bottle here in San Diego. Very under appreciated wine but needs a few years to a decade in the cellar.
On February 1st, 2006 at 9:14 pm ,Dr. Vino wrote:
Yeah I got that from the story. It definitely sounds interesting. I’m coming to San Diego and raiding your cellar!