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January 05, 2023The Rise of Oregon Wine featuring CJ McCullom
Episode 8
January 5, 2023
When David Stern announced “With the 10th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select CJ McCollum from Lehigh University,” CJ didn’t yet know there was wine in Oregon. Join us as we dive into the rise of Oregon wine and get the scoop on CJ’s wine journey, from Carmelo Anthony introducing him to White Burgundy to launching his own wine label and purchasing his own vineyard. Plus, CJ shares his favorite Oregon spots and the hidden gems he and his wife have come to love.
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Wine Featured on This Episode:
2021 Jolete Pinot Noir Le Verre Cuvee Willamette Valley

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Articles Discussed
Napa vineyard sales are usually secret. So why was this $34 million deal so public?
Sixers Star James Harden Puts the Beard on the Bottle

Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin
Producer: Chappy Cottrell
Music: Diego's Umbrella

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50 min
December 22, 2022Winemaking Techniques featuring Dan Petroski
Episode 7
December 22, 2022
Winemaking Techniques featuring Dan Petroski

Many consider Chardonnay “the winemaker’s grape” but how much does winemaking really affect the outcome? Our friend Dan Petroski of Massican joins us to discuss the many paths to Chardonnay. How does terroir, harvest and picking date impact the outcome? What is malolactic fermentation? Should all Chardonnay be oaked? What can you look for on a label to determine how the Chardonnay will taste? And Vanessa reveals a surprising truth about Chablis.

Wines Featured on This Episode:
2019 Grande Sonnerie Chardonnay Napa Valley
2019 J. Moreau et Fils Chablis Premier Cru Montmains

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Articles Discussed
Leading Canned Wine Company, Archer Roose, Announces Expanded Partnership with JetBlue
Inside the MICHELIN x Wine Access Dinner at Eleven Madison Park
Over 40,000 fake Lafite and Penfolds wines uncovered in Fujian
Napa Valley's Spring Mountain Vineyard May Be Sold

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1 hr 12 min
December 08, 2022How to store, serve, and save your wine featuring Nia Renee Hill
“What type of glassware should I use for different wines?” “What’s the best way to store my wine if I don’t have a wine fridge or a cellar?” “Are wine gadgets actually worth the money?” “When should I decant a wine and for how long?” “Once I open a bottle, what’s the best way to keep it fresh?” We’re tackling all your questions about how to store, service, and save your wine on this episode with actress, writer, producer and director Nia Renee Hill, who shares her epiphany wine moment with us. We had a blast recording this episode—so buckle up!
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Wines Featured on This Episode:
NV Jacques Lorent Grande Reserve Brut Champagne
2005 Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac Bordeaux

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Articles Discussed
Scion of Sutter Home wine empire arrested on suspicion of drug, gun and assault weapon crimes
Government Raids Largest US Wine Distributor
Queer Winemaker Remy Drabkin Elected Mayor of McMinnville, Oregon

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1 hr 29 min
November 24, 2022Portugal: A Wine Lovers Guide to the Region
From the fortified Port wines of the Douro Valley to the bright, crispy whites of Vinho Verde, Portugal is one of the most diverse and interesting wine regions of the world—yet still remains under-the-radar. Having just returned from a month-long trek through the region, Amanda is downloading everything she gathered, including some of the surprising techniques used to make Port, unusual dishes like Percebes, and why this stunning region might be her favorite in the world.
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Wines Featured on This Episode:

2019 Pocas Junior Vale de Cavalos Douro Red Blend
2020 Soalheiro Alvarhino

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Articles Discussed
Wine aged under Adriatic
Cabernet blanc, a new grape variety, makes wines worth tasting
Graham’s Port Releases Limited Edition Bicentenary Collection to Mark Historic Milestone
Napa Lawsuit Plants Seeds of Doubt

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1 hr 15 min
November 10, 2022What Grows Together Goes Together: Piedmont and Truffles
Episode 4
November 10, 2022
What Grows Together Goes Together

Just as the fog, or nebbia, creeps down the hillsides of the Langhe each October, Nebbiolo grapes finish ripening and truffles begin their own ripening cycle in the woods nearby. In this episode we’ll explore the process of finding, harvesting, and preparing truffles, and talk about how to pair this region’s iconic wines with truffle cuisine. Plus, we’ll break down some other famous pairings “that grow together” like Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc and fresh goat cheese.
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Wines Featured on This Episode:
2021 Domaine de Reuilly Les Pierres Plates Reuilly Blanc Loire
2020 Paitin Starda Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont

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Articles Discussed
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Goes Big in Oregon
The Arctic Circle: A new frontier for sustainable wine
Saint Emilion Grand Cru: Classification, 10 Best Wines (2022)
Evan Goldstein Joins San Francisco Giants as First Ever Master Sommelier for a Professional Sports Organization

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40 min
October 27, 2022Food and Wine Pairings featuring Bryan Callen
Food and Wine Pairings
Bryan Callen is a wine lover, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and co-host of the hit podcasts The Fighter and The Kid and Conspiracy Social Club. He started his career on MADtv and has appeared in many hit TV shows and movies including Frasier, Sex and the City, The Goldbergs, and The Hangover Series. Bryan recently released an episode of his YouTube series, Best Of, on steak and wine pairings so we invited him to dive even deeper on Wine Access Unfiltered. Join us as we discuss Bordeaux vs Napa Cab, our favorite meals, fried chicken and Champagne, and … wood doves?
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Wines Featured On This Episode:
2019 Chateau Marsau Francs Cotes de Bordeaux
2018 Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon **Wine Club**

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Articles Discussed
New Study Links Wine to Better Cognitive Function in Elderly

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52 min
October 13, 2022NDA Wines: Disclosed
Episode 2
October 13, 2022

Wines made under NDA have developed a bit of a cult following at Wine Access and, in this episode of Wine Access Unfiltered, we’ll be pulling back the curtain.
No, we can’t tell you which vineyards we’re sourcing from—but we will discuss how NDA wines are different from second labels, the economics of wineries, and how things like blending and barrels play a role in these wines becoming available…and more. Plus, we’ll dive into the sale of Joseph Phelps to Moët Hennessy and adding San Francisco Bay Area water to their wine.
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Wines Featured On This Episode:
2020 Halpin Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Select Oakville Napa Valley

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Articles Discussed
SF Bay Water in Napa Valley Wine
Joseph Phelps Sells to Moet Hennessy (LVMH)

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41 min
September 29, 2022Everything you want to know about Champagne
We’ve been known to say that Champagne doesn’t require an occasion—that it IS the occasion—but when we have an occasion to celebrate, we’re drinking Champagne! So drink along as we kick off season 2 by joining the Unfiltered Wine Club, a completely new wine-education experience. We’re kicking things off by going deep into where Champagne is grown, how Champagne is made, how to read a Champagne label, why we drink it out of white wine glasses, and more!
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Wines Featured On This Episode:
NV Bollinger Rosé Brut Champagne France
NV Albert Lebrun Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne

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Articles Discussed
Brad & Angelina Chateau Miraval Lawsuit
Carmelo Anthony Wine NFT
Dan Petroski Massican Metaverse Wine Bar
Gallo Wine Official Wine Sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl

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55 min
October 07, 2021 Christie Brinkley
Supermodel, entrepreneur, Broadway star, and vintner Christie Brinkley is helping us close the curtain on Season 1. That million-dollar smile that made Clark Griswold go weak in the knees decades ago is as charming and electric as ever. Christie goes back in time to regale us with tales from drinking wine as an artist in France, how she kept the Champagne cold in her Broadway dressing room, and why she decided to take on a Prosecco business in Italy. We couldn't be more excited to round out this incredible first season of guests and look forward to seeing you all soon for Season 2.

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39 min
September 16, 2021 Legendary Food Writer Mark Bittman
Celebrated food journalist, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former columnist for the New York Times, Mark Bittman has been on the forefront of the food movement for 50 years, chronicling the evolution of how we eat. On today’s episode we bring wine into the fold to discover where the parallels exist and where they don’t. And while the six-time James Beard Award winner claims to not have a great palate when it comes to wine, he’s not fooling anyone.

Wines from the show:
2019 Gerard Boulay Monts Damnés Sancerre
2008 Château Léoville Las Cases Clos du Marquis St.-Julien

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47 min

About Wine Access Unfiltered

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Wine Access Unfiltered—The Official Podcast and Wine Club of Wine Access—goes deep into what we really love about wine: the intimate moments, unforgettable occasions, and hilarious stories that a great bottle brings about. Hosted by former PRESS wine director and Napa Valley insider Amanda McCrossin with appearances from our team of unrivaled experts, we’re popping our favorite bottles and sharing them with you.