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Loire 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 cheeses and bright, textured white wines that so often accompany. And yet, the Loire Valley in some ways continues to live in the shadows of its neighboring regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But for wine lovers in the know like our guests John and Reed Skupny, the Loire Valley wines are among the best kept secret in the world - offering great pedigree, character, and value across the region. We’re thrilled to welcome John and Reed of Lang & Reed who have been crafting their Loire Valley inspired Cabernet Franc’s and Chenin Blanc in Napa Valley for almost three decades and championing the region from afar in California. 2020 Domaine Charles Joguet Chinon Cuvee Terroir Loire Valley Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Articles Discussed Quinta do Noval declares 2021 vintage Ports Brad Pitt Teams Up with the Perrin Family and Tom Nichol to Launch the Gardener, French Riviera Gin The World's First Mountain Air Sommelier Wants to Take You on a Hike Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter: @wineaccesspod Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 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 world. After spending a week in the region, Robert and Amanda will tell you why Mendoza is poised to become one of the most sought after wine destinations on the planet. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2020 Zuccardi Poligonos Malbec Gualtallary Mendoza Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Articles Discussed Wine TV shows are usually bad. But this new one is excellent Treasury Wine Estates Goes Natural. How Long Before There's a 19 Crimes Pet Nat? Emma Watson launches Renais Gin as an ‘ode’ to Chablis Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter: @wineaccesspod Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 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 each sip, is the same way.” When you listen to this episode, it’ll be easy to understand why, according to a Variety article in October 2021, Phenakite had more than 20,000 people waiting to get reservations. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2019 Benevolent Neglect GSM North Coast Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Laura Koffer Shop all the wines at Wine Access

Episode 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 last decade are the core fundamental to Nordic cuisine as a result of the long winter. And we focus on pairing wine with all of those great spring flavors. Wine Featured on This Episode: 2020 Domaine Cordier Pere et Fils Jean de la Vigne Bourgogne Blanc Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Laura Koffer Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed Silicon Valley Bank wine boss ‘hopeful’ interested parties will buy wine division ChatGPT just passed three of the Master Sommelier theory exams Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash man ‘can no longer enjoy wine tastings’ Associate Producer: Laura Koffer Music: Diego's Umbrella

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Sur Lucero Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Host: Amanda McCrossin & Laura Koffer Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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 Music: Diego's Umbrella

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed Champagne Producers Rebel Against Environmental Reverse Herbicide the Star of New Napa Movie Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Associate Producer: Laura Koffer Music: Diego's Umbrella

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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

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. Watch this Episode in Full on YouTube Wine Featured on This Episode: 2021 Jolete Pinot Noir Le Verre Cuvee Willamette Valley Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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 Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

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 Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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

“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! Watch this episode on YouTube Wines Featured on This Episode: NV Jacques Lorent Grande Reserve Brut Champagne 2005 Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac Bordeaux Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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 Music: Diego's Umbrella

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. Watch this episode on YouTube Wines Featured on This Episode: 2019 Pocas Junior Vale de Cavalos Douro Red Blend 2020 Soalheiro Alvarhino Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access 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 Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

Episode 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 Sauvignon Blanc and fresh goat cheese.  Watch this episode on YouTube Wines Featured on This Episode: 2021 Domaine de Reuilly Les Pierres Plates Reuilly Blanc Loire 2020 Paitin Starda Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Goes Big in Oregon The Arctic Circle: A new frontier for sustainable wine Saint Emilion Grand Cru: Classification, 10 Best Wines (2022) Evan Goldstein Joins San Francisco Giants as First Ever Master Sommelier for a Professional Sports Organization Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

Food 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 we discuss Bordeaux vs Napa Cab, our favorite meals, fried chicken and Champagne, and … wood doves? Watch this episode on YouTube Wines Featured On This Episode: 2019 Chateau Marsau Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon **Wine Club** Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed New Study Links Wine to Better Cognitive Function in Elderly Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

Episode 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 Hennessy and adding San Francisco Bay Area water to their wine. Watch this episode on YouTube Wines Featured On This Episode: 2020 Halpin Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Select Oakville Napa Valley Join the Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and 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 Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed SF Bay Water in Napa Valley Wine Joseph Phelps Sells to Moet Hennessy (LVMH) Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

We’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 Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club 4 bottles per shipment hand selected by Vanessa and Amanda Delivered every 2 months (1 wine/episode) / 6x per year $120 + tax Shipping Included Cancel anytime 10% off all Wine Access purchases Wines Featured On This Episode: NV Bollinger Rosé Brut Champagne France NV Albert Lebrun Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter: @wineaccesspod Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access Articles Discussed Brad & Angelina Chateau Miraval Lawsuit Carmelo Anthony Wine NFT Dan Petroski Massican Metaverse Wine Bar Gallo Wine Official Wine Sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Producer: Chappy Cottrell Music: Diego's Umbrella

Supermodel, 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 this incredible first season of guests and look forward to seeing you all soon for Season 2.

Celebrated 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 Boulay Monts Damnés Sancerre 2008 Château Léoville Las Cases Clos du Marquis St.-Julien Follow us on social! IG: @wineaccessunfiltered Twitter: @wineaccesspod Our Hosts: Amanda McCrossin & Vanessa Conlin Shop all the wines at Wine Access