For the first time ever, Vanessa and Amanda are joined by another Wine Expert—wine critic and Vinous founder Antonio Galloni. Not only does he share his secrets to finding great wine on a budget, but we dive into Antonio’s linguistic history, background in music, and days as an MIT grad student. Buckle up!

Wines from the show:

2019 Bedrock Zinfandel

2019 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Sonoma Coast

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A man with an endless arsenal of stories, comedian Bert Kreischer does standup shirtless on Netflix, has side-splitting conversations on his podcasts, and loves wine (even on the treadmill). This week, we pour a couple of glasses while he shares about breaking into comedy and how a bottle of wine sparked one of his most life-changing conversations.

Wines from the show:

2010 Larkmead Solari

2017 Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional

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Comedian Steve Byrne joins us to discuss how to work a room... and dig yourself out. Join us as we give him tips on how to impress his good friend and wine lover Vince Vaughn (who makes a surprise visit), despite not knowing much about wine himself. Just like that time he hosted the CMA red carpet show despite knowing nothing about country music... except Garth Brooks.

Wines from the show:

2018 Teeter Totter, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Masseto, 'Massetino'

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Pop-rock maestro Butch Walker has written and produced hits by Panic! at the Disco, Avril Lavigne, Pink, and many more—and in the newest episode of Wine Access Unfiltered, we pop a few bottles with him. Butch fills us in the Bordeaux that got him started, his Super-Tuscan splurges, and how the corkscrew only comes out AFTER the studio session is done for the day.

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Episode 16 on Wine Access Unfiltered is a total knockout. We’re joined by firefighter, family man, and 2X reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, who shares his tips and tricks for doing it all... and keeping wine on the menu.

Wines from the show:

2016 Matt Morris 'Ode to Bonarda'

2018 Radio Silence, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Amar'e Stoudemire lives large, and this week he’s sharing everything from his Cabernet savvy to fashion advice with Vanessa and Amanda. The NBA Superstar and modern day philosopher joins us from Brooklyn to dish on all things basketball, becoming a vintner on two continents, and the truth about his infamous pastime: bathing in wine. Pop a bottle and join us for a discussion to remember.

Wines from the show:

2018 La Pelle Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 E. Guigal Chateau D’ Ampuis Côte-Rôtie

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It’s OK to be nervous, but don’t be scared.” That’s Dusty Baker’s advice on baseball and ours on wine—two of America’s favorite pastimes. This World Series champ joins Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin and Amanda McCrossin to dish on everything from the Houston Astros to Mondavi family secrets, his love of Zinfandel, and launching a wine with Hank Aaron not far from our Napa backyard.

Wines from the show:

2015 Portofolio 'Limited Edition' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2018 Williams Selyem Zinfandel, Papera Vineyard, Russian River Valley

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This week we’re uncorking the best of the best with Haute Living CEO Kamal Hotchandani. This media mogul not only swears by wine as a “performance enhancer” and is the ultimate entertainer. On this episode, Kamal teaches us the secret to selecting the perfect wine and dishes on star athletes like his wine mentor Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant.

Wines from the show:

2014 Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Napa Valley

2018 Cristom Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

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You may have seen them in the New York Times or at a sold-out show, but we can guarantee you’ve never heard #IMomSoHard hosts Kristen Hensley and Jen Smedley like this. From their tale of the $150 bottle of Barefoot to the value of screw cap wines while juggling toddlers, this laugh-out-loud episode is filled with down to earth alternatives to the same-old wines. Grab a glass, you won’t want to miss this.

Wines from the show:

2017 Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains

2018 Broglia La Meirana Gavi di Gavi Italy

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NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew joins Amanda and Vanessa to discuss the wine culture, the joy of "Rookie Dinners" and his liquid epiphany over a round of one-of-a-kind White Burgundy.

Wines from the show:

2016 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Brut North Coast California

Domaine Thierry & Pascal Matrot Meursault

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