Wine Access Unfiltered
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWine 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.
The Wine Access Unfiltered Wine Club delivers a completely new wine education experience. Once every two months, you’ll receive four bottles. They will all be featured and discussed on the Wine Access Unfiltered podcast. That way, you can drink along with us as we tell stories, share knowledge, and answer your questions!
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ABC: Anything But Champagne featuring Matthew Kaner
April 25, 2024 22:05 - 52 minutesChampagne 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....
Why Do People Think They Hate Chardonnay? Featuring @cokiesworldofwine
April 11, 2024 18:16 - 50 minutesIt’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 lo...
March Madness: Wine Edition
March 28, 2024 14:55 - 56 minutesWhen 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 migh...
How to be a savvy wine buyer featuring Karen MacNeil, author of "The Wine Bible"
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutesEpisode 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 mo...
Restaurant Wine Etiquette 101 featuring Drew Talbert
February 22, 2024 17:10 - 58 minutesEpisode 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 ...
How To Build A Wine Collection At Home Featuring ‘the Coastal Grandmother,’ Lex Nicoleta
February 08, 2024 17:05 - 54 minutesEpisode 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 Nanc...
Natural Wine, Orange Wine, and Everything In Between featuring Super Vino Bros
January 25, 2024 15:27 - 50 minutesEpisode 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 surprisin...
Food and Wine Festivals 101 featuring Anthony Giglio
January 11, 2024 16:31 - 51 minutesEpisode 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 favori...
Holiday Entertaining 101 featuring Erin Darling
December 21, 2023 14:44 - 42 minutesDecember 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 s...
Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle Talks What’s In Your Glass
December 07, 2023 22:15 - 43 minutesDecember 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 Wi...
Wine 🍷 Improvement Featuring DIY TV Star Jeff Devlin
November 23, 2023 18:30 - 51 minutesOn 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 fas...
Live Episode: Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
November 10, 2023 19:36 - 32 minutesEpisode 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 Beaujo...
Decoding Vintage Reports with Decanter US Editor Clive Pursehouse
October 26, 2023 15:26 - 45 minutesEpisode 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 ...
How to Roadtrip Through Sonoma featuring Elizabeth Schneider, Wine for Normal People
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutesOctober 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 ...
Everything you need to know about Spanish Wine
September 28, 2023 18:52 - 41 minutesSeptember 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. 📺 Watch this episode...
Navigating Napa with Danica Patrick
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutesNavigating 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 di...
Tuscany: A Wine Lover's Guide to the Region featuring Filippo Bartolotta
August 31, 2023 16:44 - 43 minutesFlorence-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. 📺 Watch this Episode in Full on YouTube 🍷 Watch the Tasting Video Wines Featured on This Episode: 2017 Can...
The Wines I’m MOST Excited About
August 19, 2023 14:11 - 46 minutesIn 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. 📺 Watch the full live-streamed episode 🍷 Watch the Tasting Video Wines Featured on This Episode: 🛒 2021 AtLarge Chardonnay Join the ...
How to Become a Sommelier Featuring Molly Greene, Saison SF Beverage Director
August 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourHow 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 b...
A Masterclass on Enjoying Rosé featuring Christine Buzan
July 20, 2023 13:55 - 55 minutesA 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 ...
Smart Wine Buys from Iconic Regions
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutesSmart 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 win...
The Guide to Visiting Bordeaux Featuring Aaron Pott
June 08, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutesEpisode 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 ...
The Loire Valley and the great re-discovery of Cabernet Franc with John and Reed Skupny
May 25, 2023 17:13 - 35 minutesLoire Valley and the great re-discovery of Cabernet Franc Episode 18 May 25, 2023 Don’t be fooled by the long winding river and Disney-esque castles that line it. The Loire Valley is way more than just a beautiful place to snap a photo and tour on bicycle. As the home to some of the finest Cabernet Franc’s, Chenin Blanc’s, and Sauvignon Blanc’s in the world, the Loire Valley is as prolific a region as they come. And when it comes to wine and cheese, no region can compete with the local goat ...
Mendoza: A Wine Lover’s Guide to the Region featuring Robert Vernick
May 11, 2023 23:59 - 45 minutesEpisode 17 May 11, 2023 Mendoza: A Wine Lover’s Guide to the Region featuring Robert Vernick Mendoza is the world’s 5th largest wine producer, home of multiple 100 point wines, and the adoptive birthplace of Malbec. Yet, it’s a region that still manages to fly under the radar, especially when it comes to wine tourism. Amanda is joined by XChateau podcast host Robert Vernick, whose wine-savvy Instagram @wineterroir focuses on some of the most sought-after, interesting, and rare wines of the wo...
The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Minh Phan from Phenakite, Los Angeles
April 27, 2023 14:51 - 30 minutesEpisode 16 April 27, 2023 The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Minh Phan from Phenakite, Los Angeles On this absolutely can’t-miss episode, Amanda and Eduardo are joined by Michelin-starred Chef Minh Phan from Phenakite—who the Los Angeles Times named their Restaurant of the Year in 2021—to talk about Asian food and wine pairings. A wine’s “texture is really important in Asian food,” Chef Minh tells us. “When I compose a dish, I make sure that each bite is different and I feel like wine, with ...
The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Emma Bengtsson from Aquavit, New York
April 13, 2023 19:42 - 30 minutesEpisode 15 April 13, 2023 The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Emma Bengtsson from Aquavit, New York The MICHELIN Chef mini-series continues with Chef Emma Bengtsson of 2 Michelin-starred Aquavit in New York. She began at Aquavit as a Pastry Chef before becoming Executive Chef and the first female Swedish Chef to be awarded two Michelin stars—and only the second female Chef in the United States to do so. Emma talks about how a lot of the “new” culinary techniques that have surfaced within the ...
The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Val Cantu from Californios, San Francisco
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutesEpisode 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-...
The MICHELIN Chef Series Featuring Troy Jorge from Temporis, Chicago
March 16, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutesEpisode 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 share...
The Many Paths of Pinot: To Stem or Not to De-Stem featuring Luisa Ponzi
March 02, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutesEpisode 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 wor...
How to Taste Wine Like a Pro Featuring Sur Lucero MS
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutesEpisode 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 usi...
Washington’s Booming Wine Scene Featuring Drew Bledsoe
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutesEpisode 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 differe...
How to Pair Plant-Based Foods featuring Eleven Madison Park Sommelier Gabriel Di Bella
January 19, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutesEpisode 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 ve...
The Rise of Oregon Wine featuring CJ McCullom
January 05, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesEpisode 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...
Winemaking Techniques featuring Dan Petroski
December 22, 2022 14:26 - 1 hourEpisode 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 surpr...
How to store, serve, and save your wine featuring Nia Renee Hill
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour“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...
Portugal: A Wine Lovers Guide to the Region
November 24, 2022 23:01 - 1 hourFrom 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. Watch this episode o...
What Grows Together Goes Together: Piedmont and Truffles
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutesEpisode 4 November 10, 2022 What Grows Together Goes Together Just as the fog, or nebbia, creeps down the hillsides of the Langhe each October, Nebbiolo grapes finish ripening and truffles begin their own ripening cycle in the woods nearby. In this episode we’ll explore the process of finding, harvesting, and preparing truffles, and talk about how to pair this region’s iconic wines with truffle cuisine. Plus, we’ll break down some other famous pairings “that grow together” like Loire Valley ...
Food and Wine Pairings featuring Bryan Callen
October 27, 2022 13:55 - 51 minutesFood and Wine Pairings Bryan Callen is a wine lover, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and co-host of the hit podcasts The Fighter and The Kid and Conspiracy Social Club. He started his career on MADtv and has appeared in many hit TV shows and movies including Frasier, Sex and the City, The Goldbergs, and The Hangover Series. Bryan recently released an episode of his YouTube series, Best Of, on steak and wine pairings so we invited him to dive even deeper on Wine Access Unfiltered. Join us as...
NDA Wines: Disclosed
October 13, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutesEpisode 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 Hen...
Everything you want to know about Champagne
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutesWe’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! Watch this episode on YouTube Join the ...
Christie Brinkley
October 07, 2021 19:05 - 38 minutesSupermodel, 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 t...
Legendary Food Writer Mark Bittman
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesCelebrated 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...
The Evolution of Sasha Grey
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutesSasha 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. Justice for Umberto e Greta - Sign the Change.org Petitio...
Writing for Hollywood with Ken Levine
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesKen 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."
Comedian and Host Anna Roisman
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourThis 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 Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter: @...
Ben and Ian Anderson
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesAtlanta 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 Fol...
John Legend
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesThis 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 Genelott...
Will Clark
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesThis 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 Follow us on ...
Peter Billingsley
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesThis week on Wine Access unfiltered we go beyond the leg lamp and Red Ryder BB gun of A Christmas Story with actor-producer Peter Billingsley. From Port and cigars to family traditions and histamines in wine, this episode is anything but “Fragile.” Plus, we open one of the rarest port-style wines in existence from cult icon Williams Selyem. Wines from the show: 2013 Williams Selyem Vista Verde Vineyard Port San Benito County 2018 Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Burgundy France Follow us o...
Jake Steinfeld
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesWhile he might be the world’s first personal fitness trainer, “Body by Jake” founder Jake Steinfeld didn’t always have his sights on getting Harrison Ford ready for Indiana Jones or convincing Bette Midler to do a push-up. From accidentally getting drunk and falling asleep next to Andrew Lloyd Webber to developing an affinity for Cristal and caviar with Steven Spielberg, Jake Steinfeld spills his unbelievable stories and hilarious moments — and they always seem to happen around wine. Wines fr...