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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!
Zinfandel: California’s Comeback Kid featuring Chris Morisoli
Wine Access Unfiltered
54 minutes
5 days ago
Zinfandel: California’s Comeback Kid featuring Chris Morisoli
Zinfandel has been called California’s grape: it’s a little rebellious, often misunderstood, and always the life of the party. In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving deep into Zin’s roots with Chris Morisoli, fifth-generation Napa Valley grapegrower, helicopter pilot, and host of the Nine One Wine podcast. From the old vines of Rutherford to the spicy, fruit-driven bottles from Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, Amanda and Chris unpack what makes Zinfandel so uniquely American—and why it’s poised for a major comeback. Along the way, Chris shares family stories dating back to the 1800s, what it’s really like during harvest season (spoiler: it starts at 3AM), and why the “Old Vine” label isn’t always what it seems.
Wine Featured on This Episode:
2023 Dancing Zinfandel Fresh Take Dry Creek Valley
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Morisoli Vineyard – https://www.morisolivineyard.com
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🌎 Other Producers & References
Ravenswood Winery
Bedrock Wine Co. – Heritage vineyards & old-vine Zinfandel champions from Morgan Twain-Peterson MW
Turley Wine Cellars – Referenced for “Old Vines” benchmark; Larry Turley’s 50-year rule
Robert Biale Vineyards – Morisoli single-vineyard bottling, including the famous Black Chicken Zinfandel.
Sandlands Wines (Tegan Passalacqua) – Celebrated for authentic, small-lot old-vine Zinfandel and lesser-known varietals
Elyse Winery – Producers of Morisoli Vineyard Zinfandel from 1987–2018
🥂 Restaurants, Food & Fun Mentions
Buster’s Southern BBQ (Calistoga)
Taco Azteca (Napa Valley)
Cook St. Helena
COTE Korean Steakhouse
Coqodaq - Featured for “fried chicken & Champagne” pairing, as seen on Apple TV’s Chasing Stars
Dry Creek General Store – Amanda’s rec for best sandwiches while exploring Dry Creek Valley
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Wine Access Unfiltered
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!
