Wine Access Unfiltered, the official podcast of Wine Access, is hosted by Amanda McCrossin, a former PRESS wine director and Napa Valley insider. The show covers wine stories, travel and regional deep dives with guest experts. It has 130 episodes released biweekly, typically 50 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of $120 to $620 per episode.
Engaged wine enthusiasts hearing expert guests tied to real bottles and trips
- Biweekly full episodes averaging about 52 minutes give sponsors room for a substantive host-read
- Guests are sommeliers, importers and winemakers, lending credibility to wine and travel brands
- Episodes on wine travel and regional guides suit destination and hospitality advertisers
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, solo monologue
- Tone
- educational, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Wine AccessVintage DeparturesMainline Gluten FreeMadson WinesTansy WinesRegiis Ova CaviarChateau Montelena
- Categories promoted
- wine, wine travel, gourmet food
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show is the official podcast and wine club of Wine Access and guests are tied to brand names such as Chateau Montelena and Regiis Ova Caviar, though no explicit sponsor read appears in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Alcohol content is central to every episode, so the show suits adult audiences only, with no profanity or violence flags in the titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wineaccess.com/podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1535280411 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/wineaccessunfiltered |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Holiday Wine Game Plan featuring Kaitlyn Rodriguez of Mainline Glu | 2026-10-08 | 48 min |
| The Wine Trip Research Playbook: A Sommelier's Guide to curating the p | 2026-09-24 | 51 min |
| The Wine Lover's Case for Portugal featuring Nicole Muscari | 2026-09-11 | 56 min |
| The Santa Cruz Mountains Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight featuring Col | 2026-08-27 | 41 min |
| How to Be in Two Places at Once (Italy & California Edition) featuring | 2026-08-14 | 47 min |
| Champagne Is a Place, Not Just a Drink: A Sommelier's Guide to Navigat | 2026-07-30 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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…
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About Wine Access Unfiltered
Wine Access Unfiltered is the official podcast of Wine Access, hosted by Amanda McCrossin, a former PRESS wine director and Napa Valley insider according to the show description. The show covers wine stories, regional travel and bottle education through interviews with sommeliers, importers and winemakers. Episodes come out roughly every two weeks, with 130 episodes in the feed and a median length of about 52 minutes, per the RSS feed.
The show has 165 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, per Apple Podcasts. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and listeners are likely wine enthusiasts aged 25 and older, though these are estimates only. Recent guests and brands named in episode titles include Chateau Montelena, Madson Wines and Regiis Ova Caviar, per the feed.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would range from about $120 to $620 per episode based on a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. The show suits wine, spirits, travel and gourmet food brands that want to reach engaged enthusiasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wine Access Unfiltered can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Wine Access Unfiltered
How much does Wine Access Unfiltered charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $120 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package.
What is Wine Access Unfiltered about?
Wine Access Unfiltered covers wine stories, regional travel and bottle education with guest sommeliers, importers and winemakers. It is hosted by Amanda McCrossin and released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Wine Access Unfiltered about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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