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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.
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2019 Adelsheim Vineyard Chardonnay Staking Claim Chehalem Mountains Willamette Valley
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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
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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!
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🛒 2020 Pascal et Alain Lorieux Expression Chinon
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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
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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.
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🛒2021 Dust to Glory Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
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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
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Episode 33
January 11, 2024
We’ve got your backstage pass into everything you need to know about food and wine festivals with one of the authorities on the subject. Anthony Giglio —sommelier and contributing wine editor at Food and Wine Magazine—has graced more food and wine festivals stages than any other wine professional in the business. From which festival you’re most likely to taste your bucket list wine to where you’re likely to sip wine next to a celeb, the hilariously funny fan favorite at Aspen Food and Wine is giving us the inside scoop and sharing the embarrassing on-stage moment that haunts him to this day.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 Vinos Finos de California Sabroso
Food and Wine Festivals Mentioned
Aspen Food and Wine Classic
Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine
World of Pinot Noir
IPNC
Taste Washington
Hospices du Rhone
Nantucket Wine and Food
South Beach Food and Wine
Bottlerock
Pebble Beach Food and Wine
Ojai Food and Wine
Charleston Food and Wine Classic
Cayman Cookout
Catalina Wine Mixer
Healdsburg Wine and Food
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December 21, 2023
Her viral “What Your Champagne Says About You” videos made us cringe AND cackle at our bubbles choices—so we figured we’d invite her onto the program to talk about entertaining with wine this holiday season. Erin Darling (@dahhhhling) —comedian, writer, actress and host of the hit “Hot Pizza Ass” podcast—talks why you may want to reconsider serving your red wine with brie, Jay-Z’s birthday blowout in Bordeaux, the top 3 Champagnes you should be drinking right now, and the surprising choice for bubbles that will make you look like a wine-pairing goddess.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2020 Carol Shelton Coquille Rouge Central Coast
🍾 2017 M. Brugnon Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
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December 7, 2023
Executive Food & Wine Editor and decorated wine writer Ray Isle, whose book The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now just came out to rave reviews. He and host Amanda McCrossin discuss how important “mindful farming” terms like “biodynamic” and “sustainable” really are, whether these winegrowing decisions manifest in the glass—and give you the scoop on whether you can blame sulfites for that red-wine headache
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2021 C.O.S. Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT Sicily
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On this Thanksgiving episode, we’re giving back with the two things you’ll need most this holiday season - wine and home renovation tips and tricks. HGTV and DIY TV Star Jeff Devlin asks the wine questions we’re all too afraid to ask—and Amanda has all the answers. What should you do after you find a bottle you love at a restaurant? Is there such a thing as good boxed wine? How can you uplevel your wine drinking at home? So pop a bottle, enjoy the episode (where Amanda shares her favorite fast food pairing), and hold off on your home renovations until tomorrow.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2019 Chateau Suduiraut S de Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc
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Episode 29
November 8, 2023
Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte… Amanda’s favorite fall beverage is Beaujolais—and she celebrated it by hosting our second ever live-episode on Beaujolais Nouveau Day! In it, she dove deep into the differences between Cru Beajolais and Beaujolais Nouveau and answered some of the questions she’s been getting on Instagram—including her picks for excellent Napa values for $75 or less.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
🛒 2021 Chateau Thivin Brouilly Reverdon Brouilly Beaujolai
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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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