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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 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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What is Wine Access Unfiltered about?

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.

What has Wine Access Unfiltered covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Sicily to Torino: A Road Trip Up the Boot featuring Jeff Porter" (23 October 2026, 50 minutes), "The Holiday Wine Game Plan featuring Kaitlyn Rodriguez of Mainline Gluten Free" (8 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "The Wine Trip Research Playbook: A Sommelier's Guide to curating the perfect wine getaway" (24 September 2026, 51 minutes).

How often does Wine Access Unfiltered publish?

Wine Access Unfiltered publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 131 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Wine Access Unfiltered?

Booking probability for Wine Access Unfiltered is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wine Access Unfiltered requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wine Access Unfiltered's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Wine Access Unfiltered are Beverages, Brewing & Distilling. Wine Access Unfiltered has an arts audience.

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  • Episode #19

    Sicily to Torino: A Road Trip Up the Boot featuring Jeff Porter

    Oct 23, 202650 minS4

    Is Sicily a playful wine region that deserves to be taken seriously, or was it serious all along? Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast’s Italian wine reviewer, host of Sip Trip, and the wine director behind Del Posto’s...

  • Wine Access Unfiltered

    The Holiday Wine Game Plan featuring Kaitlyn Rodriguez of Mainline Gluten Free

    Oct 8, 202648 min

    The nicest bottle in the cellar does not belong on the Thanksgiving table. Kaitlyn Rodriguez, the creator behind Mainline Gluten Free and Amanda's younger sister, joins for a holiday pairing game plan built on years of...

  • Episode #17

    The Wine Trip Research Playbook: A Sommelier's Guide to curating the perfect wine getaway

    Sep 24, 202651 minS4

    A year ago, packing tips for my mother-in-law's first wine trip to Europe turned into a full episode. So when Amanda found she was heading to Sicily herself for her first-ever visit, we decided a follow-up episode was...

  • Episode #16

    The Wine Lover's Case for Portugal featuring Nicole Muscari

    Sep 11, 202656 minS4

    Portugal has been on the docket for a while, and it finally gets the right guest: Nicole Muscari, the wine educator and content creator behind Grape Chic, who has made the trip 22 times since 2019 and now owns a place...

  • Episode #15

    The Santa Cruz Mountains Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight featuring Cole Thomas, Madson Wines

    Aug 27, 202641 minS4

    The Santa Cruz Mountains have been growing exceptional wine since the 1860s, and somehow the wine world still barely talks about it. This episode heads south of San Francisco to sit down with Cole Thomas, owner and...

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  • Episode #14

    How to Be in Two Places at Once (California and Italy Edition) featuring Shelley Lindgren and Kitty Outline of A16 and Tansy Wines

    Aug 14, 202647 minS4

    What does it take to run one of the Bay Area's most beloved Italian restaurant groups while also building a wine label from scratch — in the middle of a pandemic, no less? A16 founder Shelley Lindgren and her Tansy...

  • Episode #13

    Champagne Is a Place, Not Just a Drink: A Sommelier's Guide to Navigating the Region

    Jul 30, 202654 minS4

    Champagne is more than something poured at a toast — it's a place you can actually visit, and this episode finally delivers on months of hints about a long-awaited spring trip there. Sommelier Lara Koffer joins Amanda...

  • Episode #12

    Wine Cities, Round Two: A German Importer's Passport featuring Jenna Fields and Zack Musick

    Jul 16, 202654 minS4

    One solo episode wasn't enough to settle the debate over the world's best wine cities — so this time, two frequent flyers weigh in. Jenna Fields and Zack Musick of the German Wine Collection, who log more travel miles...

  • Episode #11

    Four Cities. No Vineyards. All Wine.

    Jun 20, 20261h 3mS4

    We're going solo this episode, and we're going global. After months of logging serious miles across cities and continents, we wanted to revisit a format we love — not the wine regions, not the châteaux, but the cities...

  • Episode #10

    We Need to Talk About Bordeaux featuring Jonathan Cristaldi

    Jun 5, 202646 minS4

    Bordeaux has a reputation problem — and we're here to fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Cristaldi, North America Regional Editor at Decanter Magazine and fellow theater kid, to make the case for a...

  • Episode #9

    How to Drink Wine the Italian Way featuring Jessica Dupuy (Italianity)

    May 22, 202656 minS4

    Italy is one of those places that feels instantly familiar the moment you arrive — and yet the more you learn about it, the more you realize how much you've been missing. In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Dupuy...

  • Episode #8

    Paso Robles: Inside the Wine Region That's Quietly Doing Everything Right featuring Maggie Tillman, Alta Colina

    May 7, 202655 minS4

    If Paso Robles isn't already on your must-visit list, this episode will change that. Maggie Tillman, co-owner of Alta Colina and self-described "co-first-generation" winery founder, joins us to dig into what makes Paso...

  • Episode #7

    Paris for Wine Lovers with Chateau Montelena's Matt Crafton

    Apr 23, 202650 minS4

    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris with Chateau Montelena winemaker Matt Crafton—but we're not here to rehash history. Instead, we're diving into Paris as a wine travel destination through Matt's...

  • Episode #6

    Portland & Willamette Valley: Wine, Food & Why Oregon Deserves Your Attention

    Apr 9, 202654 minS4

    Oregon wine country is closer, more accessible, and more delicious than you think. In this episode, we sit down with AJ Resnick—former Wine Access colleague, podcast co-creator, and current Ponzi Vineyards Chief of...

  • Episode #5

    Baja Wine Country: Tacos, Ocean Views & Mexico's Best-Kept Secret

    Mar 26, 202638 minS4

    Mexico is making world-class wine—and most people have no idea. In this episode, we head to Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California with Eduardo Dingler to explore one of North America's most exciting (and accessible)...

  • Episode #4

    Wine Time Travel: Everything You Need to Know About Older Bottles

    Mar 12, 202647 minS4

    Time travel exists—and it comes in a bottle. In this solo deep dive, we're exploring everything you need to know about older wines, from what actually happens as wine ages to how to find, store, and serve bottles with...

  • Episode #3

    The 5 Most Exciting Wine Destinations for 2026

    Feb 26, 202652 minS4

    Forget the usual suspects—we're taking you off the beaten path with the top five most exciting wine destinations for 2026. From Portugal's incredible diversity beyond Port to Germany's underrated food scene, Argentina's...

  • Episode #2

    The Art of Wine Travel: Expert Tips from Vintage Departures' Candice Mathis

    Feb 12, 202655 minS4

    Wine lovers don't just travel—they travel differently. And in this episode, Amanda sits down with Candice Mathis, founder of Vintage Departures and wine travel expert, to explore exactly how. From what makes a wine trip...

  • Episode #1

    Napa Valley, According to Wine People

    Jan 29, 202656 minS4

    We’re kicking off season four with our new theme “Unfiltered In Flight” and exploring wine the lens of travel. Whether it’s a wine producing region or a major city abroad, we’re focusing on how wine people experience...

  • Episode #44

    How to Be a Savvy Wine Buyer: Season 3 Takeaways (and What to Drink Next)

    Jan 1, 202637 minS3

    Season three of Wine Access Unfiltered was never about turning you into a sommelier — it was about helping you become a more confident, curious, and intentional wine buyer. In this solo finale, Amanda revisits the...

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