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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Producer: Chappy Cottrell

Music: Diego's Umbrella

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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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Producer: Chappy Cottrell

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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