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September 02, 2021 The Evolution of Sasha Grey
Sasha Grey burst into the spotlight with her role as Vincent Chase’s girlfriend on HBO megahit Entourage, and she hasn’t stepped out of the limelight since: An actress, model, writer, musician, and early adopter of Twitch, Sasha’s impressive wine knowledge was no shock to us—even though she calls herself a beginner. Join Sasha, Amanda, and Vanessa to learn about an undersung Burgundian variety, vetting wine by the back label, and more.
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Wines from the show:
2018 Domaine de Villaine Aligoté Bouzeron
2019 Pietradolce Etna Rosso Sicily

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44 min
August 12, 2021 Writing for Hollywood with Ken Levine
Ken Levine has written, produced and directed some of television's most iconic shows, including M*A*S*H, Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons, Everybody Loves Raymond and many more. When he is not writing for Hollywood, he has done play by play Major League Baseball for The Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, he sits down with Amanda and Vanessa to talk about his one of a kind journey and tell stories from his podcast, "Hollywood and Levine."

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55 min
July 29, 2021 Comedian and Host Anna Roisman
This week, comedian Anna Roisman dishes the dirt on what it’s like to serve Champagne to celebrities, including members of Green Day after their Grammy win. Plus, we reminisce over waiting tables with bottles from our exclusive Michelin subscription, and how restaurants made Anna fall in love with Riesling.
Wines from the show:
2014 Kuentz-Bas Riesling Geisberg Alsace Grand Cru
NV Paul Launois Blanc de Blancs Composition #3 Champagne

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1 hr 7 min
July 15, 2021 Ben and Ian Anderson
Atlanta Braves pitching phenom Ian Anderson and his twin brother Ben throw Amanda and Vanessa a curve this week, proving they’re anything but wine rookies despite being just 22 years old. “I wish more people would take advantage of wine as a way to get close to people,” Ian told us between stories of growing up with great bottles on the table, and how wine continues to tie this MLB family together.
Wines from the show:
2018 Carter Cellars, Napa Valley
2016 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
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45 min
July 01, 2021 John Legend
This week, we sit down with legendary perfectionist and Grammy, Emmy, Oscar, Tony winner AND vintner John Legend. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about, from the musicality and balance inherent in wine to innovative pairings for Chrissy Teigen's favorite foods, and how rose just "goes with life." Plus, the inside intel on John's partnership with legendary Burgundy vintner Jean Charles Boisset and the duo's incredible LVE wines.

Wines from the show:
2017 Comtesse de Chérisey La Genelotte Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru
2018 Kongsgaard Syrah Hudson Vineyard

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40 min
June 17, 2021 Will Clark
This week, we sit down with MLB star Will Clark for stories involving “quite a bit of profanity,” and quite a few laughs. From spraying Champagne to giving public apologies, “Will the Thrill” talks about everything from America’s pastime and our favorite pastime, with grand slam wines like Orin Swift’s powerhouse 8 Years in the Desert.
Wines from the show:
2015 Coho Merlot Michael Black Vineyard Coombsville Napa Valley
2018 Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert California Red Wine

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1 hr
June 03, 2021 Peter Billingsley
This week on Wine Access unfiltered we go beyond the leg lamp and Red Ryder BB gun of A Christmas Story with actor-producer Peter Billingsley. From Port and cigars to family traditions and histamines in wine, this episode is anything but “Fragile.” Plus, we open one of the rarest port-style wines in existence from cult icon Williams Selyem.
Wines from the show:
2013 Williams Selyem Vista Verde Vineyard Port San Benito County
2018 Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Burgundy France

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1 hr
May 20, 2021 Jake Steinfeld
While he might be the world’s first personal fitness trainer, “Body by Jake” founder Jake Steinfeld didn’t always have his sights on getting Harrison Ford ready for Indiana Jones or convincing Bette Midler to do a push-up. From accidentally getting drunk and falling asleep next to Andrew Lloyd Webber to developing an affinity for Cristal and caviar with Steven Spielberg, Jake Steinfeld spills his unbelievable stories and hilarious moments — and they always seem to happen around wine.
Wines from the show:
2017 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC
2007 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Vintage Brut Champagne

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56 min
May 06, 2021 Antonio Galloni
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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1 hr 8 min
April 22, 2021 Bert Kreischer
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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1 hr 31 min

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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.