Eric Arnold is an American

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, formerly a news editor of ''

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writer and lifestyle editor for ''

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''.Shaw, Lucy, ''Decanter.com'' (September 30, 2009)
First Big Crush to be made into a film
In 2010, Arnold joined the online wine community enterprise

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as Editorial Director. Arnold has previously worked as a

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. In September 2007, Arnold published ''First Big Crush'', an account of a year spent immersed in the wine culture of New Zealand.goodgrape.com (September 17, 2007)
Irreverent Wine Spectator Editor Releases First Book
/ref> In September 2009, a team of New Zealand filmmakers headed by Ben Ruffell announced intentions to adapt the book into a feature film.

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Eric Arnold ''Forbes.com'' article archiveEric Arnold ''Wine Spectator'' article archive''First Big Crush'' official site
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