I have known Eric Asimov for the nearly two decades that he’s been the wine critic at The New York Times. And like so many people who love wine, I find Eric’s insights to be thought-provoking and his reporting to be top-notch. Recently Eric wrote a powerful piece about his observation that wine may be disappearing from the dinner table. That piece sparked this week’sWine Clip video in which I interview Eric about what happens when wine and food become disengaged from one another. Don’t miss it. Our remarkable Wine to Know this week is from Tuscany, a place where wine is food. It’s made by the indefatigable Antinori family who have been in the wine business for 26 straight generations. Quizzards, I think you’ll love this week’s Wine Quiz. And don’t miss our thirst-quenching Steal from New York.

—Still (adamantly) drinking wine with dinner, Karen

A. Pinot Noir

B. Viognier

C. Merlot

D. Sauvignon Blanc

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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