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October 26, 2023Decoding Vintage Reports with Decanter US Editor Clive Pursehouse
Episode 28
October 26, 2023
From cycling accident to US Editor of Decanter Magazine, Clive Pursehouse joins us for a behind the scenes look at life as a wine critic. How does he go about researching a vintage? And how does that information translate into terminology and drinking windows? Why is it that a cold vintage in Bordeaux can have the total opposite effect as a cold vintage in Napa? And why can “bad vintages” actually produce incredible wines? Plus, with all that wine Clive tastes, he shares how he stays healthy as a wine critic.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2019 CVNE Monopole Clasico Blanco Rioja

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October 12, 2023How to Roadtrip Through Sonoma featuring Elizabeth Schneider, Wine for Normal People
October 12, 2023
With 19 distinct AVA’s, numerous quaint downtowns, incredible restaurants, a cheese trail, and a total acreage more than twice the size of Napa Valley, Sonoma has a lot to offer. But that also makes it a complicated region to navigate. Wine For Normal People Host Elizabeth Schneider joins Amanda to discuss their can’t miss spots. From a hidden highway bar under eucalyptus trees to their favorite wineries that are still under the radar, this is the roadmap to Sonoma stops you won’t want to miss.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2021 Nalle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
2021 Vivier Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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44 min
September 28, 2023Everything you need to know about Spanish Wine
September 28, 2023
“If you love wine, you need to be drinking Spanish wine,” Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer proclaimed. From the history of Spain’s most planted variety—Tempranillo—and it’s roots in Bordeaux to which region you should prioritize if you’re visiting for the first time, Wine Access experts Laura Koffer and Eduardo Dingler join the program to take you on a tour of one of the top producing wine-regions in the world—and an absolute value haven for wine lovers.
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Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2017 Bodegas Patrocinio Tempranillo Reserva Terroir de Zinio Rioja

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42 min
September 14, 2023Navigating Napa with Danica Patrick
Navigating Napa Valley Featuring Danica Patrick
Episode 25
September 14, 2023

A sip of Sauvignon Blanc at Quintessa. That was the moment that Danica Patrick—who has been named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People'' list, appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials, and is arguably the most successful female professional race car driver of all time—began dreaming about owning a Napa Valley winery. A few years later, a call from Aaron Pott made that a reality. Join us as Danica discusses purchasing her Howell Mountain property, planting and cultivating vineyards, where she likes to go in Napa Valley, and a wine-only Burning Man experience!
Check Out Somnium (Danica's Wine) & Danica's Podcast, "Pretty Intense"

Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2021 Classified Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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56 min
August 31, 2023Tuscany: A Wine Lover's Guide to the Region featuring Filippo Bartolotta
Florence-born wine journalist and Italian wine expert Filippo Bartolotta joins us to break down Tuscany with tips on how to enjoy the very best this historic wine-producing region has to offer. From understanding the classic style of Chianti Classico to where you can discover the under-the-radar wines the locals prefer to keep to themselves, this is a true wine-lovers guide to Tuscany.
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Wines Featured on This Episode:
2017 Cantina di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany

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📰 Articles Discussed
Report: Vintner adds 128 Napa Valley acres to growing North Coast wine holdings
Average bottle of Napa wine now costs US$108
Ornellaia’s winemaker Olga Fusari resigns

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44 min
August 19, 2023The Wines I’m MOST Excited About
In our very first LIVE episode, host Amanda McCrossin unpacks what she’s most excited about in the wine world right now. From the grape that might be overtaking Pinot Noir in Oregon to the affordable (for now) Italian wine that’s about to have a major comeback, Amanda is divulging all the best tips she’s gathered from her wine travels over the past two years.
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Wines Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2021 AtLarge Chardonnay

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47 min
August 03, 2023How to Become a Sommelier Featuring Molly Greene, Saison SF Beverage Director
How to Become a Sommelier Featuring Molly Greene, Saison SF Beverage Director
Episode 22
August 3, 2023
Would you like to regularly travel to Europe and taste the best wines in the world night after night for your job? Well then it might be time to consider becoming a sommelier. But before you quit your job and make a run for it, we’re giving you the inside scoop on how to make it happen—and what life is REALLY like working the floor at one of the country’s top restaurants. Amanda is joined by Saison Beverage Director Molly Greene to answer one of their most asked questions: “How do you become a sommelier?”

Wines Featured on This Episode:
2020 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage
2016 Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace
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July 20, 2023A Masterclass on Enjoying Rosé featuring Christine Buzan
A Masterclass on Enjoying Rosé
Episode 21
July 20, 2023
Over the last decade rosé has taken the world by storm, expanding way beyond its Provence roots and into nearly every major wine producing region in the world. From food pairings and styles, to how White Zinfandel fits into the picture, Amanda breaks down everything you need to know about rosé … and is joined by TikTok star Christine Buzan (@lookgoodinphotos) who teaches us how to look good doing it in this perfectly pink and fun-filled episode.
Wines Featured in this Episode:
2022 Domaine de Triennes Rose Mediterranee IGP
2022 Lorenza Rose California

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Articles Discussed
World’s 50 Best Vineyards Revealed

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56 min
June 22, 2023Smart Wine Buys from Iconic Regions
Smart Wine Buys from Iconic Regions
Episode 20
June 22, 2023
Restaurant sommeliers may be pouring the most iconic and expensive wines in the world at work, but at home it’s a slightly different story. In this episode we’re spilling all the tea on smart buys from iconic regions Somm’s love to keep for themselves. We’re talking Piedmont, Loire Valley, Burgundy, and even Bordeaux — because even in the highest priced regions, Somm’s always know where to look to score a great deal. Wine Access wine team members and former Napa Valley sommelier’s Eduardo Dingler and Laura Koffer join Amanda to reveal their secrets and chat about a wine they all can’t get enough of.
Podcast Wine: 2021 J. de Villebois Pouilly-Fume Loire
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Articles Discussed
Leading wine magazine hit with transgender discrimination lawsuit
To Kalon Vineyard Company Appoints Tony Biagi as Winemaker
ESSENTIA® WATER PARTNERS WITH HOUSE WINE TO RELEASE NEW WATER + ROSÉ COMBO BOX

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June 08, 2023The Guide to Visiting Bordeaux Featuring Aaron Pott
Episode 19
June 8, 2023
The Guide to Visiting Bordeaux Featuring Aaron Pott

Château Margaux. Lafite-Rothschild. Petrus. Château d’Yquem. Despite the exclusive reputation—wealth, power, status—that Bordeaux has earned, the region is also a hotbed for affordability and accessibility. We’ve invited Quintessa winemaker Aaron Pott who formerly served as winemaker at Bordeaux’s Château Troplong Mondot and Château la tour Figeac, to help you navigate Bordeaux as a wine lover: you’ll learn the best time to book you trip, why you shouldn’t take no for an answer, and which Bordeaux region is his favorite to visit.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
2020 Chateau de Pitray Les Prairies Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux

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Articles Discussed
Drappier becomes first to grow all eight Champagne grapes
Unprecedented frost hits New York’s Finger Lakes wine region

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49 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.