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 grea... more

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Wine Access Unfiltered episodes:

March 30, 2023The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Val Cantu from Californios, San Francisco
Episode 14
March 30, 2023
The MICHELIN Chef mini-series continues with Chef (and Owner) Val Cantu of Californios, the first and only Mexican restaurant in North America to earn two Michelin stars. From squab al pastor tacos to a grilled banana with Caviar, he has taken Mexican cuisine to a whole new level and we got the scoop on how to capture those flavors at home. Plus, Master Sommelier Sur Lucero joins us to help explain why we should all be breaking out Txakoli and Rioja with our Mexican-inspired dishes.

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2021 Inazio Urruzola Blanco Getariako Txakolina Spain (Wine Club Wine)
2015 Cune Gran Reserva Rioja

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Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Sur Lucero
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Articles Discussed
Cyclone Gabrielle rips through New Zealand’s North Island
How CRISPR could help save crops from devastation caused by pests
Napa Cabs go Big at Auction

Associate Producer: Laura Koffer
Music: Diego's Umbrella

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37min
March 16, 2023The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Troy Jorge from Temporis, Chicago
Episode 13
March 16, 2023
The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Troy Jorge from Temporis, Chicago
We’re kicking off a four-episode mini-series featuring chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants with Executive Chef Troy Jorge from Chicago’s one Michelin-starred Temporis. The MICHELIN Guide describes Troy’s food as “the epitome of subtlety, serenity, and sophistication” and when the chef coat comes off, he’s heading straight for the grill at home. Troy declares the cut that reigns supreme and shares his tips on how to have an epic meat night at home. Plus, Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer talks about which wines to pair with steak—and her choices might surprise you

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2019 Antica Estate Chardonnay A26 Vineyard Napa Valley
2019 Capanna Rosso di Montalcino Tuscany Italy

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Articles Discussed
Tasting Bordeaux Without the First-Growths
Want to bring your own wine to a Bay Area restaurant? That'll cost $50
‘World’s best sommelier’ named
Snowboarding through vineyards: Napa winemakers embrace the snow

Associate Producer: Laura Koffer
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40min
March 02, 2023The Many Paths of Pinot: To Stem or Not to De-Stem featuring Luisa Ponzi
Episode 12
March 2, 2023
The Many Paths of Pinot: To Stem or Not to De-Stem with Luisa Ponzi
Pinot Noir is nicknamed the heartbreak grape—because there’s so much that can go wrong. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi joins us to talk about all the factors that go into making Pinot Noir, from the terroir to the winemaking. We hope this episode gives you a whole new appreciation for how much goes into making Pinot Noir and why Luisa says it can be either the most amazing glass of wine you ever had or the worst wine you have ever had.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
2021 Grounded Wine Co. Landform Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2021 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Laurelwood District Willamette Valley

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Articles Discussed
SCOTUS Backs Down from Another Wine Case
Tom Hanks Mixed Diet Coke with Champagne and We Have Feelings
State of the Wine Industry Report 2023

Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin
Associate Producer: Laura Koffer
Music: Diego's Umbrella

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46min
February 16, 2023How to Taste Wine Like a Pro Featuring Sur Lucero MS
Episode 11
February 16, 2023
Master Sommelier Sur Lucero was the fourteenth Krug Cup winner, passing all three levels of the Master Sommelier Exam on his first attempt while earning the highest score. He honed his palate working at The French Laundry, The Little Nell, Cyrus, Meadowood Resort, and Daniel Boulud Las Vegas. Sur joins the Podcast to share his tips on how to assess wine, which is a great way to understand what you like and how to then communicate that.

** Taste along with us using this Blind Tasting Grid **

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2018 Smith-Madrone Riesling
2018 Aldo Conterno Bussia Barolo Piedmont

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Articles Discussed
To Kalon Vineyard Achieves Organic Certification
Pinault family acquires Champagne Jacquesson
Is wine good for your skin?

Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin
Associate Producer: Laura Koffer
Music: Diego's Umbrella

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55min
February 02, 2023Washington’s Booming Wine Scene Featuring Drew Bledsoe
Episode 10
February 2, 2023
Washington’s Booming Wine Scene Featuring Drew Bledsoe

So many people reached out to request we have ex-NFL star Drew Bledsoe on the podcast and we totally understand why. Now an accomplished vintner, Drew first got into wine doing blind tastings with his Patriots teammates. He’d slide wines from his home state of Washington into the lineup and they would always beat the best from Bordeaux and Napa. That’s when the light bulb went off. “There was something different happening back in my hometown,” he told us—so he went all in. From farming practices and vineyards to Super Bowl picks and tips for drinking wine on a plane, this episode is not to be missed.

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2016 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Walla Walla Washington

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Articles Discussed
Champagne Producers Rebel Against Environmental Reverse
Herbicide the Star of New Napa Movie

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Associate Producer: Laura Koffer
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56min
January 19, 2023How to Pair Plant-Based Foods featuring Eleven Madison Park Sommelier Gabriel Di Bella
Episode 9
January 19, 2023
“Was there a fear that going plant-based would affect your 3-Michelin star status?” we ask Sommelier Gabriel Di Bella of Eleven Madison Park, which has been recognized as the world’s best restaurant. “Hundred percent for sure,” he tells us on this episode of Wine Access Unfiltered. Join us as Gabriel recounts Chef Daniel Humm’s big announcement, how he approaches wine pairings with “no boundaries” just like they do food, how texture plays a bigger role in pairing vegetables with wine than one might think, the vegetable that’s most challenging to pair, and much more.

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2021 Massican Winery Annia White Wine Napa Valley

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Articles Discussed
The Existential Crisis of Bordeaux's Small Grapegrowers
Wine Is Getting Pricier Thanks to a Logistical Nightmare

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

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53min
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

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Producer: Chappy Cottrell
Music: Diego's Umbrella

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50min
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

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

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1h 12min
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

Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin
Producer: Chappy Cottrell
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1h 29min
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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1h 15min

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How many episodes does Wine Access Unfiltered have?

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