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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 legendary list, joins from his new home in Torino to tackle that question and plenty more. The conversation starts in southeastern Sicily with Nero d’Avola, Frappato, and Grillo, then heads north through Calabria, Campania, Abruzzo, and Emilia-Romagna. Along the way there are stops for Pignoletto, Lambrusco di Sorbara, a strong opinion on Tuscan bread, and the case for why Italy is in a golden age of wine. Pour a glass of the Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso, “a summer mountain hike in liquid form,” and settle in for the trip up the boot.

This Week's Wine: 2025 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso Piedmont

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The nicest bottle in the cellar does not belong on the Thanksgiving table. Kaitlyn Rodriguez, the creator behind Mainline Gluten Freeand Amanda's younger sister, joins for a holiday pairing game plan built on years of family feasts and a few hard-won mistakes. The playbook runs course by course: a magnum of Champagne poured and waiting at the door, appetizers as the moment to get adventurous, lighter reds and Côtes du Rhône for the roast and its thousand sides, and a single ounce of Madeira or tawny Port to close the night. Along the way, hear why bottle shape is a surprisingly reliable shopping cheat, why off-dry Riesling beats bone-dry at Thanksgiving, and how to host with a celiac at the table.

This Week's Wine: 2017 Bodegas Casa Primicia Viña Diezmo RV Rioja Reserva

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Wine Mentions

• Heitz Cellar, Bella Oaks (Thanksgiving Magnum)
• Billecart-Salmon: the family's Champagne to kick off the day
• Gruet: the longtime non-Champagne sparkling favorite
• Famille Perrin and E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône: the party reds, from about $10 to $12
• Cru Beaujolais: called the rosé of the fall
• Jura Chardonnay with a Jura cheese: the "try it with the cheese" appetizer pairing
• Chablis with caviar: the pick over Champagne
• Feinherb Riesling: the off-dry white for the Thanksgiving table
• McCollister Estates: New Jersey Cabernet Franc from friends Dan and Kelly's home vineyard in Southampton, NJ. They also make a Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

Dessert Wines

• Klein Constantia Vin de Constance: South African dessert wine
• Madeira, Sauternes, late harvest Riesling, and 10 or 20 year tawny Port

Restaurants & Bars

• Birdie's, Austin: wine pairings at the bar, plus Madeira with an ice cream sundae
• South Philly Barbacoa, Philadelphia: the leftovers paired with the Rioja

• Other Mentions

• Storied Goods:the Champagne sugar cubes
• Gabriel-Glas StandArt glasses: go-to universal wine glasses
• Target Wine Glasses (French Style)
• Krusteaz Gluten Free Honey Cornbread mix
• Erlenmeyer flasks as decanters

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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 in order. And this time, we're shifting gears to help give you a little insight into how the research actually gets done: hunting down the nicest hotel in a neighborhood to find the good, cheaper options nearby, mining wine lists at restaurants for producers worth chasing, and handing an entire photographed closet over to AI for itinerary-based outfit planning. There's also a wine-world catch-up on Champagne's earliest harvest on record, a rare one-time bump to its legal alcohol ceiling, and the case for a marathon that trades water stations for wine and food. Pour a glass of the Maison Chanzy Bourgogne Rouge and get ready to over-research a place not yet visited.

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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 in Porto. We're digging into the friendly Porto-vs-Lisbon rivalry — Porto's grit and cobblestones read like New York, Lisbon's sprawl and beaches read more L.A. — then heads into the Douro Valley to make the case for its dry reds and mineral whites, not just port. There's also a detour to Colares, a DOC so small its vines still grow ungrafted in sand. Pastel de nata debates, football pride, and a real argument for booking that direct flight all make an appearance.

This Week's Wine: 2022 Altitude by Duorum Douro

Mentions and Links

Wines & Producers

• Altitude by Duorum — the episode's featured Douro red, a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Cão.
• Alvarinho (Vinho Verde) — worth seeking out in its age-worthy, lees- or barrel-aged styles, not just the light spritzy version.
• Arinto — coastal, salty white from the Lisbon region, sometimes given Chardonnay-style oak and lees aging.
• Colares DOC (Malvasia whites, Ramisco reds) — a roughly 22-hectare appellation near Cascais growing pre-phylloxera vines in sand.

Restaurants & Bars — Porto

• de Lima's Wine Bar — opened by Rafael de Lima in the historic center.
• Blind Pony — speakeasy right next door.
• Fauno — small tasting-menu spot with wine pairings.
• Cozinha das Flores — strong wine list with rare back-vintage Portuguese bottles.
• Prova — wine bar with deep, well-curated allocations.
• Casa Guedes — go-to for the roast pork and Serra da Estrela cheese sandwich.
• Arco das Verdades — cliffside wine bar with natural/biodynamic small-producer bottles and river views.
• Pedro Lemos — Michelin-starred restaurant with a standout cellar.
• Taylor's — Port house recommended for its educational tour.
• Casa de Chá da Boa Nova — two-Michelin-star restaurant on the water.
• Fábrica da Nata — favorite pastel de nata.
• Taberninha do Manel (sister restaurant Adega do Manel) — riverside Gaia spot for amêijoas à Bulhão Pato and francesinha.
• Gazela — the cachorrinhos (Porto-style hot dogs) spot Anthony Bourdain once featured.
• Bomfim 1896 — Michelin-recommended.
• Libatio — Nicole's pick for the city's best wine bar.

Douro Valley

• The Vintage House — hotel in Pinhão, a good base for exploring the valley.

Vinho Verde

• Town of Amarante — medieval town with an old bridge, worth the detour.
• Monverde Wine Resort — modern wine hotel with floor-to-ceiling views over the vines.

Lisbon

• Black Sheep — favorite wine bar
• Pastéis de Belém — the original pastel de nata bakery.
• Bar Alimentar
• Imprensa Cocktail Bar
• Prado Wine Bar
• Bifanas do Afonso — for the classic Lisbon bifana sandwich.

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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 winemaker of Madson Wines, who traded a marine biology track at UC Santa Cruz for grape stems after meeting Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard's Jeff Emery at a campus seed exchange. The conversation digs into why fog-slowed wind — not fog itself — keeps the west side cool enough for savory, high-acid Pinot Noir, how the same appellation ripens Cabernet on its sun-baked east side, and where to eat, surf, and taste on a weekend in town.

This Week's Wine: 2024 Madson Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

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Wines & Producers

• Ridge Vineyards — the region's most recognized name, known for its Monte Bello bottling
• Mount Eden Vineyards — historic estate on the former Martin Ray property
• Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard — Jeff Emery's winery, where Madson's earliest vintages were made
• David Bruce Winery — replanted one of the original 1860s Jarvis Brothers vineyard sites

Restaurants & Bars

• Duarte's Tavern, Pescadero — 1800s Highway 1 roadhouse; order the cioppino and a Bloody Mary
• Manresa Bread, Santa Cruz — bakery near Madson's downtown tasting room
• Home, Soquel — recommended by Cole
• Hook & Line, Santa Cruz — downtown sustainable-seafood spot
• Mentone, Aptos
• Bantam, Santa Cruz — wood-fired pizza
• Bad Animal, Santa Cruz — bookstore, wine bar, and restaurant in one
• Tanuki Cider, Humble Sea Brewing, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, Verve Coffee, Cat & Cloud Coffee — the westside "Wine Ghetto" cluster right around Madson's tasting room

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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 Wines business partner Kitty Oestlien join to talk about bridging California and Italy, from A16's 20th-anniversary cookbook reprint and upcoming Chicago and Ferry Building openings to the six vintages of Tansy, a Northern California label built on organically farmed Italian varieties. The conversation digs into winemaker Megan Glaab's light-touch approach, the ancient Piedmontese grape Ruché that shows up in Tansy's Red Field Blend, and why an open mind is the best tool for navigating an Italian wine list. Pour a glass of Tansy and settle in for two friends talking flowers, farming, and why food always belongs next to the bottle.

This Week's Wine: 2022 Tansy Red Wine Field Blend California

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Mentions

Wines & Producers

• Tansy Wines – Shelley Lindgren and Kitty Oestlien's Northern California label focused on organically farmed Italian grape varieties

• Ryme Cellars – Sonoma winery from winemaker Megan Glaab, known for Vermentino and other Italian varieties
• Sandlands Chenin Blanc – Tegan Passalacqua's label
• Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino – the bottle poured at Tavernetta in Denver

Restaurants & Bars

• A16 – Shelley Lindgren's Italian restaurant group, with locations in San Francisco's Marina, Oakland, Napa, Japan, and soon Chicago (fall 2026); certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana since 2004
• Lucania – A16's upcoming Southern Italian restaurant opening at San Francisco's Ferry Building
• Tavernetta (Denver)

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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 to unpack the region's biggest split: house Champagne versus grower Champagne, and how roughly 16,000 growers keep the famous marques stocked with fruit. Grab your wine club wine, the Grumier Réserve Perpétuelle, a rare solera-style non-vintage blend dating back to 2005 and join us for stories from Reims and Épernay — Bollinger's hand-disgorged prestige cuvées, a Michelin-starred "Mysteries of Champagne" tasting menu, and hard-won advice on hiring a driver instead of renting a car. Pour a glass and settle in for a trip report worth the wait.

Featured Wine: NV Maurice Grumier Réserve Perpétuelle Extra-Brut Champagne

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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 promoting German wine than almost anyone in the industry, join to build their own list using the same four-part framework from the last episode: selection, people, variety, and identity. London tops it (officially "Germany-adjacent"), followed by a New York walking tour through Michelin-starred dining rooms, a surprise nod to Phoenix's under-the-radar sommelier scene, and a park-bench cheesesteak in Philly washed down with Frappato from a plastic cup. Pour a glass of the Meyer-Näkel Illusion Blanc de Noir — this month's wine club pick — and settle in for round two.

Featured Wine: 2023 Meyer-Nakel "Illusion" Blanc de Noirs

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Mentions & Links

Wines & Producers

• Domaine Tempier Rosé, Bandol — grabbed at Cru in Nantucket
• Frédéric Savart Champagne, Écueil — paired with ahi tuna and caviar at 53
• G.D. Vàjra, Barolo — on the by-the-glass list at 53
• Weingut Salwey Eichberg Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Kaiserstuhl — paired with truffled hazelnut soup at Oiji Mi
• Muskattrollinger Rosé — the German rarity poured at the Nantucket seminar

Restaurants & Bars

• Cru, Nantucket
• Mezcaleria Alma, Denver — Michelin-starred, all-Mexican-wine list
• COQODAQ, NYC — the champagne-and-caviar-chicken-nugget spot
• Oiji Mi, NYC
• 53, NYC — dim sum spot
• Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, NYC
• Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna, Chicago
• Restaurant Progress, Phoenix
• Angelo's, Philadelphia — cheesesteak
• Di Bruno Bros., Philadelphia — wine shop
• Noble Rot, Mayfair (London)
• Devonshire, London
• Satan's Whiskers, London — cocktail bar

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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 themselves. The places that aren't necessarily making wine, but are doing it better than almost anywhere else in the world. We're breaking down our top four wine cities right now — London, Copenhagen, Tokyo, and New York — what makes each one stand out, how we navigate them for wine when we get there, and the specific spots that completely won us over. Along the way, we're also tasting the Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc from Mendoza — our wine club pick and a perfect tie-in to our earlier episode on the most exciting wine regions to visit. Pour a glass and come along.

Featured Wine: Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley

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Mentions & Links

Restaurants, Wine Bars, and Recs — London

• Hedonism Wines, London — hedonismwines.com
• Noble Rot, Soho — noblerot.co.uk
• The Eagle Bar at Chancery Rosewood — rosewoodhotels.com
• Mountain, Beak Street, Soho — mountainsoho.com
• Mayfair Townhouse (hotel) — themayFairtownhouse.com

Restaurants & Wine Bars — Copenhagen

• Rossforth & Rossworth (bridge wine) — wine importer + outdoor wine bar; rossforthandrossworth.com
• Bar Vitrine
• Fiskebar — former Noma head sommelier; seafood focused
• Esse — Michelin starred; tasting menu + à la carte lounge; natural wine and French-leaning list
• La Banchina — natural wine; waterside cove café; labanchina.dk
• Poulette and Pompette — order on the app; skip the line
• Kinyobi — sushi from former Geranium chefs; great sake selection
• Bird — exceptional cocktail program; great non-alcoholic options
• Sanchez — tacos from a former Noma chef
• Hotel Sanders (hotel) — hotelsanders.com

Restaurants & Wine Bars — Tokyo

• New York Bar, Park Hyatt Tokyo (Lost in Translation bar) — park.hyatt.com; Dom Pérignon by the glass at $45
• Studio Mule — hidden second-floor wine bar; hi-fi music system; rotating rare bottles by the glass including Gravner and Paolo Bea; no signage, look for the green door
• Badu, Kyoto — natural wines; sister restaurant to Monk (featured on Chef's Table)
• Isetan Department Store — basement food hall; great sake selection to take home

Restaurants & Wine Bars — New York

• Coqodaq — fried chicken and champagne
• Clemente Bar, above Eleven Madison Park
• La Tete d'Or by Daniel
• Aldo Sohm Wine Bar — aldosohmwinebar.com
• La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels — downtown + new Flatiron location
• Le Chene — great Burgundy and Champagne; splurge-worthy
• Union Square Cafe
• Gramercy Tavern
• Claude, East Village — reportedly excellent wine list
• Roscioli — wine list by Ariel Arcé, formerly of Ariel's Champagne Parlor

Wines Referenced

• Gravner — famous orange wine producer; served by the glass at Studio Mule Tokyo
• Paolo Bea, Arboreus — Italian white; served by the glass at Studio Mule Tokyo

Also Mentioned

• Toyama — day trip from Tokyo for Sake (IWA)
• Kalaya, Philadelphia — James Beard Award Outstanding Restaurant
• Levi Dalton — I'll Drink To That podcast; Noble Rot recommendation

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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 region that the wine world has been too quick to dismiss. We just got back from our first trip there together and we're talking about all of it: the left bank vs. right bank divide, why the best Bordeaux you'll ever drink might cost you 25 euros, what it's actually like to navigate the city of Bordeaux as a visitor, and a surprisingly fascinating detour into the science of corks. Pour yourself something from the Haut-Médoc and open your mind — Bordeaux is better than you remember.

Featured Wine: Château de l'Église Vieille, Haut-Médoc

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Mentions & Links

Guest

• Jonathan Cristaldi — Decanter Magazine, North America Regional Editor; @jcristaldi

Wineries

• Château de Pressac — chateaudepressac.com
• Château La Gafellière — gaffeliere.com
• Château Carbonnieux — carbonnieux.com
• Château Larose Trintaudon — chateau-larose-trintaudon.fr
• Château Kirwan — chateau-kirwan.com
• Château de Malleret — chateau-malleret.fr
• Château Pontet-Canet — pontetcanet.com (prior visit, referenced in episode)

Restaurants & Dining

• Chez Dupont, Bordeaux
• Gina Rooftop, Bordeaux
• Brasserie Vinatier, Bordeaux
• La Côte à l'Os, Saint-Émilion
• Le Jardin de Collioure
• Casa Léon, Collioure

Also Mentioned

• Cité du Vin, Bordeaux — laciteduvin.com
• Diam Bouchage (our trip host and technical cork producer! Thank you Diam! — diam-cork.com

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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, James Beard Award-winning author and self-described outsider-turned-insider, to talk about her new book Italianity — a collection of essays and stories that captures what it actually means to drink Italian wine the Italian way. We get into the concept of Italianità, why the best way to plan your Italy trip is to start with the grape you love, and what Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona looks like at 9:30 in the morning when the locals still have the place to themselves. Pour yourself a glass of Franciacorta and let this one transport you.

Featured Wine:

NV Le Marchesine Franciacorta Nitens Brut

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Featured Guest

Jessica Dupuy, co-author — Italianity

Regions Discussed

• Tuscany / Montalcino — Brunello, Sangiovese; the entry point for many Italy-first-timers
• Valpolicella / Verona — Amarone, Valpolicella Superiore; Andrea's home region
• Piedmont (Piemonte) — Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Alta Langa sparkling; French-border swagger
• Alto Adige / Trentino (Tre Venezie) — Alpine Nebbiolo, German-speaking, former Austro-Hungarian influence; Jessica's current favorite region
• Sicily — Nerello Mascalese, Etna; deeply historical, layered cultural influences
• Franciacorta — Champagne-method sparkling wine; 85% Chardonnay + Pinot Nero + Pinot Bianco
• Alta Langa — Piedmont-based traditional-method sparkling; historical rival to Champagne
• Roero — Sandy-soil Nebbiolo; lighter expression outside of Barolo/Barbaresco
• Valtellina — Alpine Nebbiolo north of Lake Como

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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 one of the most exciting — and most underrated — wine regions in the country right now. From why the east side vs. west side divide isn't quite as "divided" as you might think, to the magic of Tin City, we're giving you an all-access pass as to why Paso rewards the traveler who puts in the effort to get there. Plus, Maggie shares her personal list of wineries, restaurants, and not-to-miss experiences — including the outdoor art installation that simply cannot be captured on your phone (don't even try). Pour yourself a glass of the Peachy Canyon Zinfandel and let this episode and wine talk you into booking your trip.

Featured Wine:

Peachy Canyon Zinfandel

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Maggie Tillman, co-owner — Alta Colina Winery, Paso Robles

Amanda's Paso Robles Guides

• Substack
• Paso Robles Guide
• Itinerary

Wineries

• Tablas Creek Vineyard — deep west side Rhône producer, partnership with the Perrin family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• L'Aventure Winery — Bordeaux-meets-Rhône style, founded by Stephan Asseo
• Hubba Wines — lighter-touch, vineyard-driven wines by a female winemaker in Tin City
• Royal Nonesuch Farm + Lopai — joint tasting room, York Mountain AVA area; newer, worth seeking out
• Niner Wine Estates— great tasting experience with a stunning culinary garden and winery lunch

• Giornata Winery — Italian variety focused wines owned by the Turrizzi family who also run Etto Pasta

Restaurants & Food

• Finca — elevated Mexican in a Victorian house; Maggie's go-to for lunch
• Grace and Rose — seasonal comfort food, great pasta; owned by Justin and Julie Fisher
• In Bloom — cocktail program + fried chicken and caviar
• LPC / Les Petite Canailles— French fine dining, son of L'Aventure's Stephan Asseo; ask about the secret menu (bougie tots with caviar)
• Il Cortile — Italian; one of Paso's originals
• Parchetto — Il Cortile newer sibling restaurant
• Fish Gaucho — high-energy, great pozole and margaritas; good for groups
• Etto Pasta— official restaurant for the makers of fresh and dried pastas + Italian boutique grocery in Tin City; Turrizzi family

Coffee & Bakeries

• Spearhead Coffee
• Black Sheep Bakery — sourdough cinnamon buns

Cocktails & Nightlife

• Alchemist Garden + The Remedy (speakeasy) — reservation required for The Remedy; best cocktail program in Paso
• Eleven Twenty Two— speakeasy behind the Irish pub; no phones, great drinks, open until ~11pm/midnight

Hotels

• Ava Hotel — newer boutique, great downtown location
• Hotel Cheval — downtown Paso, across from Ava

Other Experiences

• ⁠⁠Tin City⁠⁠, Paso Robles — urban winery/food/drink hub south of downtown
• Mighty Cap Mushrooms— mushroom tour experience in Tin City
• Sensorio — large-scale outdoor light installation by artist Bruce Munro; arrive before dark;
• Pasolivo— olive oil tasting

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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 eyes, shaped by an accidental 10-day COVID quarantine that became the trip of a lifetime. From food tours with kids to Sunday restaurant closures, spontaneous wandering versus careful planning, and the wine bars worth seeking out, this is Paris for wine lovers who want to go beyond the guidebook.

Wine featured in this episode:

2022 DeLille Cellars Signature Syrah Yakima Valley

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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 Marketing—to explore Portland and the Willamette Valley through the eyes of someone who left California to make Oregon home. From why Ponzi is only 20 miles from downtown Portland to which pizza shops deserve a permanent spot in your rental car, AJ breaks down how to plan your Oregon wine trip, where to eat in Portland, and why these Pinot Noirs deserve more age than they're getting. We taste Ponzi's Laurelwood Chardonnay, compare Oregon to Burgundy and California, and get AJ's insider list of restaurants, wine bars, and hidden gem wineries. Whether you're planning your first trip to the Pacific Northwest or wondering if Oregon wine lives up to the hype, this episode proves it absolutely does.

2023 Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Laurelwood District, Willamette Valley

Restaurants - Portland:

Pizza:

• Scottie's Pizza Parlor
• Baby Doll Pizza (keeps well in car trunk, per AJ)

High-End/Fine Dining:

• Canard (Le Pigeon's sister restaurant)
• Kann (chef Gregory Gourdet, James Beard winner, Top Chef alum)
• Nodoguro (omakase)
• Ox (Argentine-inspired)

International:

• Kachka (Russian)
• Janken (Japanese izakaya)
• Akadi (Portland African cuisine)
• Luc Lac (Vietnamese)

Casual/Other:

• Matt's BBQ
• Coquine (mentioned by AJ)
• Gabbiano's
• Reel M Inn

Breweries:

• Breakside Brewery (AJ's first stop in Portland)

Bakeries/Coffee:

• Nuvrei (bakery Amanda couldn’t remember name of)

Willamette Valley

Restsaurants/food

• The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg (burger highly recommended for brunch)
• Sushi Kichi (Vale - small town sushi)
• Joel Palmer House (mushroom-focused)
• Nick's Italian Cafe (Dundee Hills)
• Red Hills Market (Dundee)

Wineries Mentioned:

Must-Visits:

• Ponzi Vineyards
• Domaine Drouhin
• Domaine Serene
• Bergström
• Lingua Franca (Thomas Savre)
• Soter

Hidden Gems:

• Artist Block Winery (sparkling, Syrah, creative tastings)
• Carlton Winemakers Studio (collective/incubator for multiple producers)

Historic Oregon Producers (aged well at Press Restaurant):

• Domaine Drouhin
• Rex Hill
• Eyrie Vineyards (pioneering Oregon winery)

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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) wine regions. From Nebbiolo that tastes like Napa Cab to fresh Chenin Blanc perfect for fish tacos, Valle de Guadalupe is rewriting the rules on what Mexican wine can be. We break down which grapes thrive there, why it's an easy weekend trip from San Diego, how to plan your visit, and what makes this region so special. Plus, we taste Mama Mama Chenin Blanc from winemaker Lulu Martínez Ojeda—a wine that proves Mexico deserves a spot on your wine travel bucket list. Whether you're curious about emerging wine regions or just want an excuse to drink wine with tacos by the ocean, this episode is for you.

Wine:

2024 Towns Wine Co. Mama Mama Chenin Blanc, Viñedo Kompali, Baja California

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Wine Region:

• Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
• Parras, Coahuila, Mexico (oldest winery in the Americas, 1597)

Winemaker/Producer:

• Lulu Martínez Ojeda (Mama Mama winemaker, studied in Bordeaux)
• Alicia Towns Franken (Towns Wine Co., championing underrepresented winemakers)

Key People Mentioned:

• Hugo d'Acosta (pioneering winemaker in Valle de Guadalupe)
• Camillo Magoni (Italian winemaker from Alto Adige, came to Baja in 1960s, planted Italian varietals)

California Chenin Blanc Producers Mentioned:

• Jurassic Vineyard
• Gamling & McDuck
• Lang and Reed
• Crigley Family (100 cases production)

Napa Restaurants Mentioned:

• La Choza (tacos)
• Don Carlos
• Mothers Tacos

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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 serious age on them. Drawing from years of working with Press Restaurant's legendary cellar—one of the largest collections of Napa Valley wines dating back to the 1950s—we break down which wines are worth cellaring, what "good funk" really means, and why you don't need a million-dollar cellar to enjoy the magic of aged wine. Whether you're curious about that 2015 Rioja in your glass or wondering if your closet can double as wine storage, this episode answers your most-asked questions about drinking through time. Spoiler: sediment is your friend, and no, you don't have to finish the bottle in one sitting.

Wine: 2015 El Centimo Real Rioja

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Previous Episode Reference:

• "Corked and Uncorked" Episode with PJ Awe from Amorim Cork America (about cork and wine storage misconceptions)

Wine Regions/Styles Discussed for Aging:

Regions Known for Age-Worthy Wines:

• Napa Valley, California (Cabernet Sauvignon)
• Bordeaux, France
• Burgundy, France (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
• Rioja, Spain (Reserva, Gran Reserva)
• Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
• Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
• Champagne, France (can age 50-70+ years)
• Mosel, Germany (Riesling)
• Sauternes, France (sweet wines)

Grapes That Age Well:

• Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo
• White: Chardonnay, Riesling
• Sparkling: Champagne

Grapes/Styles That Don't Age Well:

• Rosé (with rare exceptions)
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Grigio
• Albariño
• "Chillable reds"

Wine Storage & Serving Tools Mentioned:

• Repour wine savers (wine preservation)
• Coravin (wine preservation system)
• VinSling Wine cradle (for serving bottles with sediment)
• Decanter
• Flashlight (for checking wine color/condition in bottle)

Key Concepts Covered:

• Oxidation in wine aging (controlled vs. uncontrolled)
• Temperature control for wine storage (55°F ideal)
• Sediment formation and handling
• Decanting aged wines
• Color changes in aged wine (browning, brick-red hues)
• Primary vs. secondary vs. tertiary aromas/flavors
• Tannin and acidity's role in aging
• Cork storage myths (lying down vs. standing up)
• Vintage variation

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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 high-altitude Malbecs in Mendoza, California's dynamic Paso Robles, and the UK's surprising sparkling wine regions, these are the places where wine, food, and culture collide in the best possible way. Whether you're planning your first wine trip or looking for your next adventure, this solo episode is packed with firsthand insights, travel tips, and why visiting wine regions beats any classroom education. Plus, we share what makes each destination uniquely exciting—and why now is the time to go.

2021 Catena Zapata Catena Alta Malbec Historic Rows Mendoza

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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 worth booking to why a great hotel bar matters more than you think, Candice shares her hard-earned wisdom from planning itineraries across Napa, Burgundy, Champagne, and beyond. They dig into the logistics of traveling with kids, why sleep is always worth the splurge, the unspoken rules of wine region etiquette, and how to unlock hotel perks you didn't know existed. Whether you're planning your first wine trip or your fiftieth, this conversation will change the way you think about where to stay, what to book, and how to make every moment count.

Wine Featured on This Episode:⁠⁠⁠

2022 Louis Millet Sancerre Rouge

📣 Links and Mentions

Candice Mathis - Vintage Departures

🤳@vintagedepartures

📧 c@vintagedepartures.com

Hotels

Napa Valley

• Four Seasons
• Meadowood
• Alila
• Auberge du Soleil
• Carneros Resort
• Le Petit Pali

Champagne

• The Royal Champagne

Piedmont (Alba)

• Casa di Langa

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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 the places they visit. To start, we’re returning to a region that’s both iconic and endlessly misunderstood: Napa Valley. Together with local sommelier Laura Koffer of Wine Access, who has called the valley home for more than a decade, we’re unpacking what Napa actually feels like beyond the tasting room. From Champagne-fueled nights and backyard picnics to tacos, beer, and the casual luxury that defines daily life in the valley, we break down Napa’s geography, appointment culture, and how to plan smarter tasting days, with one core takeaway in mind: the best Napa trips aren’t about doing more, they’re about doing it better.

Wine Featured on This Episode:⁠

2024 Bordo Mare Vermentino Las Brisas Vineyard

📣 Links and Mentions

Wine Bars & Drinking Spots

• Cadet Wine Bar (Napa)
• Compline Wine Bar (Napa)
• Chispa (Yountville)
• Pancha’s (Yountville)
• Ana’s Cantina (St. Helena)

Restaurants & Food

St. Helena

• Charlie’s
• Gott’s Roadside
• The Charter Oak
• Brasswood
• Cook St. Helena
• PRESS
• Ray Ray’s Tacos
• Station (coffee/pastries)
• Model Bakery

Yountville

• Bouchon Bistro
• Bottega
• Tacos Garcia (Taco Truck next to Pancha’s - cash only)
• Model Bakery (St. Helena)

Napa

• Scala Osteria
• Don Giovanni
• A16
• ZuZu

Wineries & Wine Producers

• Opus One
• Promontory
• Inglenook
• Frog’s Leap
• Continuum
• Chappellet
• Brand Vineyard
• Hudson Ranch / Hudson Vineyards (Carneros)

Beer

• Mad Fritz (Napa Valley)
• Hanabi Lager (Screaming Eagle winemaker)
• Russian River Brewing Company (Sonoma)
• Ernie’s Tin Bar (Sonoma; beer stop en route)

Other, Logistics & Tips

• Oakville Grocery
• Adams Street Shipping (wine shipping service)
• Westwood Hills Park (hiking)
• Both State Park (hiking)
• Cameo Cinema
• Wild Vine Tours

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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 biggest ideas and “aha” moments from the season, from why asking better questions is the most powerful wine skill you can develop, to how importers can be your greatest shortcut to finding wines you’ll actually love. Pouring a classic Chianti, Amanda reflects on where value really lives in the wine world, why popularity often drives price more than quality, and how buying wine that fits your life — not someone else’s rules — leads to better bottles and more enjoyment. Whether you’re catching up, revisiting favorite lessons, or setting intentions for the year ahead, this episode is your reminder that wine doesn’t belong to gatekeepers. It belongs to you.

Wine Featured on This Episode:
2023 Poggio Bonelli Villa Chigi Saracini Chianti

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