Wine Access Unfiltered

A pro tip for buying wine is to familiarize yourself with wine importers since they can be the key to unlocking your next favorite bottle. But how do wine importers go about discovering under-the-radar producers? Our good friends Jonah and Sara Beer of True North Wine Merchants join the program to share their stories from the wine trail and what their secrets are to spotting that next big thing. Plus, don’t miss how an unusual inscription on a wine bottle led them on a path to find their holy grail. 📺 Watch the Episode in full on YouTube 🛒 Wine Featured on this Episode 2022 Diego Morra Pelaverga Verduno 📢 Other Mentions Gabriel-Glas (Wine Glasses) Pilcrow Wine 💡Other Topics Discussed: Hundred Acre's Jayson Woodbridge Buys Kelly Fleming Winery in Napa Valley Burgundy wine estate worker sentenced for stealing bottles worth £550,000 Kermit Lynch 'Adventures on the Wine Route' Book Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Caleb Mosley proudly waltzed into his 4th grade class covered in Cabernet stains so it’s no surprise that he’s now the Executive Director of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. Having worked with some of the most revered vineyards in California, he joins us to discuss how farming impacts what’s in your glass and how understanding its role in the winemaking process can lead to savvier wine buying. From whether “old vines” means anything to how the Napa elite decide what to plant in the vineyard, this episode is your backstage pass into the vineyard. Want access to Napa Valley’s most exclusive experiences, like a walk in the Scarecrow vineyard and a one-of-a-kind vacation on Pritchard Hill? Then don’t miss this episode. 🛒 Wine Featured on this Episode 2022 Bedrock Wine Company Red Wine Nervo Ranch Heritage Alexander Valley 2021 Frog's Leap Winery Zinfandel Napa Valley 🍇 Harvest Stomp Info E-Auction Lots (Bidding from 8/17-8/22 2024) Proxy-Bidding form for Live Auction (Live Auction 8/24/24) Donate to the NV Grapegrowers 🚜 More info on the Napa Valley Grapegrowers 📧 Have more questions? Ask Caleb here 💡Other Topics Discussed: Inside Winemaking Podcast with Jim Duane Biggest Little Farm Documentary Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

From single vineyard grape selections to ultra-specific techniques, winemakers are taking rosé more seriously than ever. But how do you discern which style is right for you? Raquel Royers—whose viral Instagram videos have earned her (@watchmesip) well over 100M views—has tasted HUNDREDS of rosé’s in her quest to find the best. Join us as Raquel discusses how she spots the best bottles based on the label, why she thinks rosé is the most underrated wine on the planet, and what her favorite bottles are. 🛒 Wine Featured on this Episode 2023 Domaine des Cinq Chemins Grolleau Gris Loire Valley Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Rosés mentioned: Stolpman, ‘Love You Bunches’ Grounded Wine Co., Space Age Copain, Anderson Valley Robert Sinskey, Vin Gris Domaine Tempier, Bandol  Clos Cibonne ,Tibouren Hirsch, Sonoma Coast Lorenza Rose Marine Layer Bedrock ‘Ode to Lulu’ Flowers, Sonoma Coast Products Mentioned Wine Dispensing Beach Bag Spanish Porron (wine pourer) Articles Discussed Champagne Sales Slump Wine Country Architect Howard Backen dies Wedding AITA Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

On this very special crossover episode, Wine Access Unfiltered host Amanda McCrossin joins Dr. Matthew Horkey’s YouTube channel. He interviews Amanda, who opens up about the first HUGE mistake she made as a sommelier at Press, why one of the world’s most popular wines just can’t be aged, how a particular Chenin blanc makes her think of butterflies getting it on in the garden, and her favorite hack for traveling with wine. 🛒 Wine Featured on this Episode 2022 Gaec Luc et Fabrice Martin L'Aiglerie Savennieres 📺 Watch the Full Episode Here Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

When it comes to celebrating, how do you know which wine to choose? Amanda gets thoughts from some of the best in the business—Niki Russ Federman of NYC’s iconic Russ & Daughters, Jasmine Hirsch, Nia Renee Hill, Anthony Giglio, and Master Sommelier June Rodil—at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. From the value wines they love serving at weddings to rare bottles they’ll never forget, our guests share never-before-heard stories, money-saving tips on finding value-Burgundy, and why a dessert wine might be your best when it comes to aging for the long-haul. Wine Featured on this Episode NV Champagne D’Armanville Brut Our Guests: Featured Guests: Niki Russ Federman Jasmine Hirsch Nia Renee Hill Anthony Giglio June Rodil, MS Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

In this very special episode, Amanda is joined by some of the top vintners and winemakers in the world—from Spottswoode, Shafer, Frogs Leap, Gallica, and Duckhorn—at the Napa Valley Barrel Auction. You’re not going to want to miss their never-before-told stories on their ‘aha moments’ of clarity where something just clicks for them—when wine starts to feel different, more purposeful, more meaningful, more clear—and how those meaningful moments shaped their wine journey. Plus, we dive into why paying attention to yours can be the ultimate key to unlocking your inner savvy wine buyer. Wine Featured on this Episode 2016 Domaine de Baronarques Limoux Red Languedoc Our Guests: Molly Sheppard, Spottswoode Estate Doug Shafer, Shafer Vineyards John Williams, Frogs Leap Rosemary Cakebread, Gallica Renee Ary, Duckhorn 🙏 Thank you to the Napa Valley Vintners and to our Winery Host, Hall Wines 💡Learn more about Collective Napa Valley and the Barrel Auction Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

If you’ve ordered a bottle of Barolo in the last 20 years, you can probably thank Jeff Porter for that. Despite now being a staple on wine lists and collections, Piedmont wines haven’t always received the same reverence as their French counterparts. Former wine and beverage director for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality—turned Wine Enthusiast writer and reviewer for northern Italy—left NYC to fully immerse himself in the heart of Piemonte. He joins us for an insider’s look at the region: From surprising misnomers about aging Barolo to the best value in the region, this episode takes you way beyond Nebbiolo and deep into the culture, history, and vibe of this iconic region. Wine Featured on this Episode 2020 Runchet Nebbiolo Langhe Piedmont Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

“If you were stuck with only Australian wine to drink, you would never be bored,” claimed guest Mark Davidson—who has been championing Australia for the better part of 2 decades. His book “The Wines of Australia” focuses on this new world region—which has some of the oldest vines in the world, nearly every grape and style of wine on the planet, and some of the best values in the wine world. Plus, we give you the scoop on the major Burgundy hail storms and discuss why Robert Mondavi is teaming up with an unlikely collaborator. Your savvy wine buying guide to Australian wine starts now. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2021 The Story "Super G" Grampians, Australia Producers/Wines Mentioned: Tolpuddle Chardonnay House of Arras (Sparkling) Clonakilla Mayer (Pinot Noir) Leeuwin Estate (Art Series Chardonnay) Tyrrell's (Vat 1 Semillon) Grosset (Riesling) Henschke Unico Zelo Ochota Barrels Shaw & Smith Vasse Felix Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Links and Mentions Nothing Left to Say? By Karen MacNeil Men's Journal Wine Column Wine News in 5 on IG by Samantha Cole Johnson (Senior US Editor , Jancis Robinson) Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Champagne might be the king of bubbly, but that doesn’t mean it’s the surefire option for every situation. Sommelier Matthew Kaner—former SommTV host and current wine correspondent for Men’s Journal—joins us to discuss the unique characteristics of the world’s best sparkling wines and how they can play a starring role … starting with Italy. While Emilia-Romagna might be best known for cars and food—and Venice for Gondolas—both serve as home base for Italy’s most famous apertif-friendly wines. Plus, we talk the challenges for wine writers in today’s landscape and how America became to Prosecco’s greatest ally. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2022 Fattoria Moretto Canova Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Emilia-Romagna Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Links and Mentions Nothing Left to Say? By Karen MacNeil Men's Journal Wine Column Wine News in 5 on IG by Samantha Cole Johnson (Senior US Editor , Jancis Robinson) Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

It’s the 5th most planted grape in the world and the most planted white wine grape in California—but sometimes it feels like everyone hates Chardonnay. In this episode we’re diving into this very misunderstood grape variety, how its reputation as an over-oaked sugar cookie is falling by the wayside, and why it’s Amanda’s “desert island grape.” Wine-vlogger and sommelier Cokie of @cokiesworldofwine (over 300k on IG) joins to share some fool-proof tips on spotting bottles you’ll love just by looking at them. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2019 Adelsheim Vineyard Chardonnay Staking Claim Chehalem Mountains Willamette Valley  Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

When it comes to wine regions, does one region rule them all? We’re putting the greats up against each other and breaking down the intricacies of selecting wine out in the wild. When should you choose Washington or Tuscany over Bordeaux? Does Champagne always make the best sparkling or are there situations where Cava or Prosecco make more sense? Plus, the wine world’s greatest con-man Rudy Kurniawan is back in business—and we’ve got the inside scoop on what he’s up to and why his bottles might become valuable collectibles. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2015 Balboa 'Mith' Red Wine Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 1 March 14, 2024 Season 3 of the Unfiltered podcast is all about sharpening your wine-buying savvy, and our Episode 1 guest is one of the most finely honed minds in wine: Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, America’s best-selling wine book. Karen is more than the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. She’s also an independent and (truly) unfiltered thinker who’s unafraid to challenge the status quo and the sacred. Guests don’t get any more major than this, so get ready for a full-throttle start to Season 3! Karen's Links Winespeed Newsletter Instagram Glassware, Substack, etc. Wine Featured on This Episode: 🛒 2020 Pascal et Alain Lorieux Expression Chinon Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 36 February 22, 2024 Feeling a little lost reading through a restaurant’s wine list? Have trepidation about sending a wine back? Don’t know if you should tip on an expensive bottle? On the final episode of season 2, Amanda shares her insider tips—after a decade-long career as a restaurant sommelier—on what you should and should not be doing when it comes to wine at restaurants. And since comedy is often the best way to handle these “teachable moments” she enlisted industry vet turned internet-star Drew Talbert —whose viral, hilarious, and all-too relatable “Bistro Huddy” videos resonate with hospitality pros and diners alike— to help. Wine Featured on This Episode: 🛒 2019 Weingut Tesch Riesling Krone Nahe Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 35 February 8, 2024 Becoming a wine collector and building your dream cellar at home isn’t as far-fetched as you might think—and also happens to be one of the best ways to learn about wine. Joined by the Nancy Meyers-inspired lifestyle-maven Lex Nicoleta (aka “The Coastal Grandmother”), Amanda shares her fool-proof method for how to build a collection on just about any budget, why you don’t always need a wine fridge, and the ladies discuss which wines you might find your favorite Nancy Meyers movie characters—such as Meredith Blake and Annie and Hallie Parker from ‘The Parent Trap’—drinking.  📺 Watch the episode on YouTube Wine Featured on This Episode: 🛒2021 Dust to Glory Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley Amanda's Wine Collector Course Get $50 Off with code: Unfiltered Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 34 January 25, 2024 “Natural wine” has become the new darling of the wine world, but the lack of an actual certification or definition—like “organic,” “sustainable,” and “biodynamic” wine—has made it a topic of debate. So what exactly IS “natty” wine? And if you’re not drinking it, are you drinking “unnatural” wine? We’ve got TikTok’s favorite natural wine-obsessed New Jersey twins @supervinobros to help us define what natural wine is and how to spot it in the wild. From the surprising cuisine it pairs best with to the regions doing it the best, this is your crash course on natural wine, orange wine, and everything in between Wine Featured on This Episode: 🛒 2021 Le Ragnaie Civitella Toscano Bianco IGT Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter:  @wineaccesspod Host: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access