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video2017 Bodegas Casa Primicia Viña Diezmo RV Rioja Reserva | Unfiltered Wine Club (September 2026)
THE STORY This is savory, structured, traditional Rioja, with the concentration that came from a lean, highly regarded 2017 vintage. The fruit grows in the high, cool foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria, at the edge of the appellation. It takes its name from the diezmo—the tithe the church once collected in grapes in medieval Laguardia, pressed into wine inside what's now considered the oldest original winery in Spain. THE DETAILS 🍷 2017 Bodegas Casa Primicia Viña Diezmo RV Rioja Reserva 📍 Rioja Alavesa, Spain 🍇 Tempranillo (100%) ⭐ 93pts (Wine Enthusiast) 🌡️ Serve at 60°F 📅 Drink now through 2030 🍽️ Pairs with: cured meat and red meat 👃 Tasting note: Deep garnet at the core with brick-red reflections at the rim. Aromas of black cherry, plum compote, blackberry, cedar, cigar box, dried thyme, and baking spice, developing into black truffle, cocoa, olive tapenade, and leather. Concentrated dark fruit balanced with vibrant acidity and finely knit tannins, finishing with vanilla,
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video2024 Maison Chanzy Pinot Noir Les Fortunes Bourgogne Rouge | Unfiltered Wine Club (September 2026)
THE STORY Real red Burgundy—the kind every other Pinot Noir on earth gets measured against—almost never turns up at an approachable address. Maison Chanzy is the exception: 100% Pinot Noir from old vines in the Côte Chalonnaise, just south of the fabled Côte d'Or, farmed and bottled by a house that leaves the fruit to do the talking. The cool, classic 2024 vintage gave it bright red fruit and a light, lifted step—Burgundy the way Burgundy lovers remember it. THE DETAILS 🍷 2024 Maison Chanzy Pinot Noir Les Fortunes, Bourgogne Rouge 📍 Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France 🍇 Pinot Noir (100%) 🌡️ Serve at 58°F 📅 Drink now through 2030 🍽️ Pairs with: vegetables, soft cheese, white meat 👃 Tasting note: Luminous ruby in the glass, with aromas of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, and red currant alongside rose petal and crushed herbs. On the palate, juicy red fruit balances against black tea, baking spice, and damp limestone, framed by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. 👉 Join The Unf
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video2025 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso Piedmont | Unfiltered Wine Club (September 2026)
THE STORY A tiny, glacier-carved pocket of Piedmont gave the world Erbaluce—and Cieck has done more than almost any producer to keep it alive. Their 2025 bottling is everything we love about this wine: piercing acidity, wet-stone minerality, and a citrusy brightness that makes it nearly impossible to put down. One of the most beloved Italian whites we offer, and still an almost unreasonable value. THE DETAILS 🍷 2025 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso 📍 Piedmont, Italy (Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG) 🍇 Erbaluce (100%) 💲 $24 📅 Drink now through 2030 🍽️ Pairs with: soft cheese, shellfish, fish 👃 Tasting note: A vibrant, copper-tinged white with aromas of crushed limestone, grapefruit peel, lime leaf, and honeysuckle. Cleansing and mineral-rich on the palate, with piercing acidity carrying through to a long finish. 👉 Join The Unfiltered Podcast Wine Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/podcast/ #ErbaluceDiCaluso #PiedmontWine #ItalianWine #WineClub #WineAccess #UnfilteredPodcastWineClub Follow a
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videoCharles Collin Brut Champagne
Old Guard: Founded in the mid-20th century and rooted in Champagne's centuries-old traditions, Charles Collin is classical Champagne, crafting wines that reflect the enduring craftsmanship and prestige of the region. THE DETAILS: 🍷 Charles Collin Brut Champagne 📍 Champagne, France 🍇 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay ⭐ 91pts 🌡️ Enjoy right away — no decant needed 📅 Drink now through 2030 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #Champagne #PinotNoir #Chardonnay #WineClub #WineAccess Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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video2023 Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vanguard: A member of the Vanguard, Teeter-Totter reflects the energy of Napa's newer generation of producers, crafting Cabernet with a fresh perspective while respecting the region's classic foundations. THE DETAILS: 🍷 2023 Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon 📍 Napa Valley, California 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon ⭐ 96pts 🌡️ Decant for 1 hour 📅 Drink now through 2040 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #NapaValley #CabernetSauvignon #CaliforniaWine #WineClub #WineAccess Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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video2022 Château Haut-Jaugue Blanc Saint-Émilion
Old Guard: From one of Bordeaux's most storied appellations, Château Haut-Jaugue exemplifies how generations of experience continue to shape elegant wines rooted in tradition. THE DETAILS: 🍷 2022 Château Haut-Jaugue, Saint-Émilion 📍 Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 🍇 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc ⭐ 96pts 🌡️ Decant for 1 hour 📅 Drink now through 2040 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #SaintEmilion #Bordeaux #Merlot #WineClub #WineAccess Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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video2021 Cobb Pinot Noir Doc's Ranch Estate Swan & Calera Selection Sonoma County
Vanguard: Cobb has quickly become one of California's benchmark producers through meticulous vineyard sourcing and a site-first philosophy inspired by—but not bound to—winemaking tradition. THE DETAILS: 🍷 2021 Cobb Pinot Noir, Doc's Ranch Estate, Swan & Calera Selection 📍 Sonoma County, California 🍇 Pinot Noir ⭐ 95pts 🌡️ Decant for 1 hour 📅 Drink now through 2035 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #PinotNoir #SonomaCounty #CaliforniaWine #WineClub #WineAccess Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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video2023 Domaine Mont Verrier Janin Morgon Beaujolais
Old Guard: Domaine Mont Verrier draws on generations of Beaujolais tradition, producing Morgon that reflects one of France's most historic crus and Gamay's enduring connection to place. THE DETAILS: 🍷 2023 Domaine Mont Verrier Janin Morgon Beaujolais 📍 Morgon, Beaujolais, France 🍇 Gamay ⭐ 97pts 🌡️ Decant for 30 minutes 📅 Drink now through 2035 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #Beaujolais #Gamay #Morgon #WineClub #WineAccess Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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video2023 Cuatro Rayas Verdejo Cuarenta Vendimias Cuvée Gran Vino de Rueda
Vanguard: Founded in 1935, Cuatro Rayas is firmly part of the Old Guard as a producer, helping establish Rueda as Spain's premier region for Verdejo—but this boundary-pushing bottle dares to envision the region’s wines as a challenger to white Burgundy as a serious, oak-aged white. THE DETAILS: 🍷 2023 Cuatro Rayas Verdejo Cuarenta Vendimias Cuvée Gran Vino de Rueda 📍 Rueda, Spain 🍇 Verdejo ⭐ 96pts 🌡️ Enjoy right away — no decant needed 📅 Drink now through 2030 👉 Join the Decanter Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/decanter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=decanter&utm_campaign=august26 #Verdejo #Rueda #SpanishWine #WineClub #wineaccessories Follow along: @wineaccess | wineaccess.com
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videoThe Decanter Club: Old Guard vs. Vanguard
Six bottles, two schools of winemaking, one shipment. Welcome inside the Fall 2026 Decanter box: Old Guard vs. Vanguard. 🍷 This season we're pouring three legacy producers who've been doing this for generations against three rule-breakers rewriting what their regions are capable of — Beaujolais, Bordeaux, and Champagne on one side; Napa, Sonoma, and Rueda on the other. If you're pouring along with us at home — welcome to your Fall 2026 box. You'll notice each bottle is tagged Old Guard or Vanguard on the shelf talker we included; that's the lens for every video this shipment, so keep it handy while you work through the case. New here? Decanter is Wine Access's seasonal wine club: six bottles, hand-picked by our sommelier team, shipped to your door a few times a year. This shipment's theme, Old Guard vs. Vanguard, is our way of putting tradition and innovation in the same glass — one flight, two philosophies, and you get to decide which one wins your palate. WHAT'S IN THIS SHIPMENT
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videoMaurice Grumier O ma Vallee Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne | Wine Access Wine Club (July 2026)
🎙️ Host: Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier and Host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast ✨ Join the Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/podcast 🍷 Try this Wine: NV Maurice Grumier O ma Vallee Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/maurice-grumier-o-ma-vallee-blanc-de-noirs-extra-brut-champagne_fb027f96-6c7e-4c2e-b1a6-0d955f24f764/ 🎧 Recent Podcast Episodes: https://linktr.ee/wineaccessunfiltered 🍾 Precision 🎯, finesse ✨, and Champagne elegance 💫 shine through with a radiant golden core 💛✨ and persistent, delicate bubbles 🫧. Aromas reveal a classic grower Champagne profile 🌿, with layers of toasted brioche 🥐, almond 🌰, and lemon zest 🍋 embraced by vibrant strawberry 🍓, red berry, and subtle orchard fruit 🍐. The palate is beautifully refined 💎, showcasing the harmony of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier 🍇 with bright acidity ⚡, creamy texture, and savory complexity 🌿. A laser-focused freshness ✨ meets the richness of reserve
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video2022 Tansy Red Wine Field Blend California | Wine Access Wine Club (July 2026)
🎙️ Host: Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier and Host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast ✨ Join the Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/podcast 🍷 Try this Wine: 2022 Tansy Red Wine Field Blend California https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2022-tansy-red-wine-field-blend-california_11055a39-114e-4b95-8264-bf9966cb2536/ 🎧 Recent Podcast Episodes: https://linktr.ee/wineaccessunfiltered 🍷 Vibrant fruit 🍒🫐, Italian-inspired charm 🇮🇹✨, and California soul ☀️💜 shine through with a lush purple-red core ❤️💜. Aromas unfold with wildflowers 🌸, violet 💜, and ripe blackberry 🫐, layered by notes of cherry 🍒, plum, and subtle spice 🌶️. The palate is beautifully balanced 💎, showcasing the richness of Malbec 🍇 softened by the freshness of Grenache, Zinfandel, and Ruche, creating a wine that is both dense and effortlessly approachable. Silky tannins ✨, juicy dark fruit 🍒🫐, and a touch of savory complexity 🌿 lead to a smooth, lingering finish 🔥. A versatile, food-friendly red
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video2024 Madson Wines Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains | Wine Access Wine Club (July 2026)
🎙️ Host: Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier and Host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast ✨ Join the Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/podcast 🍷 Try this Wine: 2024 Madson Wines Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2024-madson-wines-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountains_a3134cac-6db9-4e3d-aa2e-0ee9f38569d2/ 🎧 Recent Podcast Episodes: https://linktr.ee/wineaccessunfiltered 🍷 Precision 🎯, elegance ✨, and terroir-driven character 🌿 shine through with a vibrant ruby core ❤️🍒. Aromas reveal a beautiful expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir 🍇, led by tart cranberry 🍒, wild raspberry, and brambly red fruit 🌿, intertwined with savory umami notes 🍄, forest floor 🌲, and hints of eucalyptus 🌱. The palate is pristine 💎, showcasing varietal purity with bright red fruit 🍓, delicate richness, and earthy complexity 🌿, balanced by silky tannins ✨ and refreshing acidity ⚡. Layered yet effortlessly graceful, this wine captures the unique soul of the Santa C
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video2022 Altitude by Duorum Douro | Wine Access Wine Club (July 2026)
🎙️ Host: Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier and Host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast ✨ Join the Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/podcast 🍷 Try this Wine: 2022 Altitude by Duorum Douro https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2022-duorum-altitude-by-duorum-douro_d0c769fa-d318-40b0-ae3d-95aa15223e33/ 🎧 Recent Podcast Episodes: https://linktr.ee/wineaccessunfiltered 🍷 Lush dark fruit 🍒🫐, Douro character 🇵🇹✨, and approachable structure 💥 come together in this vibrant Portuguese red ❤️. Aromas of ripe blackberry 🫐, black cherry 🍒, and subtle floral notes 💜 are layered with hints of spice 🌶️ and warm earth 🌿, evoking the sun-drenched vineyards of the Douro Valley ☀️⛰️. The palate is rich and concentrated 🍷, balanced by soft, velvety tannins ✨ and fresh acidity 💎 that keeps every sip lively. Full-bodied yet effortlessly drinkable 🤌, it finishes long with lingering dark fruit, spice, and a touch of savory complexity 🔥. Pair with lamb 🍖, hearty stews 🥘, or mildly spi
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videoThe Connoisseurs Wine Club - June 2026 Shipment!
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video2019 Shifflett Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville
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video2023 Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
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videoChampagne Palmer & Co Rose Solera Reserve Perpetuelle
🎙️ Host: Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Champagne Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/champagne-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: Champagne Palmer & Co Rose Solera Reserve Perpetuelle https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/champagne-palmer-co-rose-solera-reserve-perpetuelle_ab99ec78-5bfe-4767-bc6c-ba8695346738/?srsltid=AfmBOoo_ZZPnIkVOLHB8rXIXII3H4NawjgkB7PFkF4-jygQNaoev_Qe0 🍾 Explore More Champagnes: https://www.wineaccess.com/store/regions/champagne/ 🍣🌹 Generous salmon hue in the glass. 🍷 Aromas lead with 🍓 ripe red fruit, 🍊 zesty orange peel, 🌿 spice and herbal accents, rounded by delicate 🌹 rose petals. ✨ The mouthfeel is lush and complex, with ⚡ lively acidity and a long, lingering finish. 🥂 Enjoy now–2035. ⏳🍾 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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videoNV Albert Lebrun Grand Cru Brut Champagne
🎙️ Host: Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Champagne Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/champagne-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: NV Albert Lebrun Grand Cru Brut Champagne https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/albert-lebrun-grand-cru-brut-champagne_b28018a5-1c21-4965-a32f-3f8041533bbb/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHwiCFTo4b659Y_OpfJdtGurAB2Frshij9dgfwlXskWeUTwQwH 🍾 Explore More Champagnes: https://www.wineaccess.com/store/regions/champagne/ ✨ Pale gold in color with a fine, persistent bead. 🥂 The nose is elegant and layered—🍏 green apple, 🍐 pear, and 🍋 lemon zest, with 🤍 white flowers and a touch of 🍞 fresh brioche. On the palate, a creamy mousse carries crisp 🍎 orchard fruit forward, lifted by ⚡ vibrant acidity. Notes of 🌰 almond skin, 🪨 chalk, and a gentle 🌊 saline edge add depth and definition. The finish is clean and refined, with 🍋 citrus and ⛰️ mineral notes echoing long after the glass is empty. ✨ Drink now–2039. ⏳🍾 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Revie
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video2018 Gonde Rousseaux Au Nom de la Mere Chapter 2 Blanc de Noir Champagne
🎙️ Host: Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Champagne Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/champagne-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2018 Gonde Rousseaux Au Nom de la Mere Chapter 2 Blanc de Noir Champagne https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2018-gonde-rousseaux-au-nom-de-la-mere-chapter-2-blanc-de-noir-champagne_5dd7ae12-2e88-4ad5-96a0-999a29f84a9a/?srsltid=AfmBOopeHoGA7ZFpCNVdunqAR3sU4pqPCYBmxAX9R3NWbFt9ye35o5cq 🍾 Explore More Champagnes: https://www.wineaccess.com/store/regions/champagne/ An elevated Champagne 🥂 with elegance ✨ and pizzazz 💫. In the glass, a golden-tinged core 🟡 and a creamy mousse 🍶. Aromas are driven by almond pastry 🥐 with ginger snap 🍪, apple 🍏, and lemon 🍋 notes. The mouthfeel is full of energy ⚡ with layers of nougat 🍯 and peach 🍑, high energy 🔥, and a long finish 🌿. Drink now–2040 ⏳. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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videoDuntze Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne
🎙️ Host: Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Champagne Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/champagne-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: Duntze Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/duntze-premier-cru-extra-brut-champagne_e39662d7-a496-41ac-95df-54cb27be9d6a/ 🍾 Explore More Champagnes: https://www.wineaccess.com/store/regions/champagne/ Bright, round, and playful with a pale gold color in the glass ✨🥂💛. Aromas embrace acacia florals, chamomile, and green apple 🌸🫖🍏 alongside a kiss of butterscotch and marzipan 🍯🍬. The mouthfeel is rich and layered with a creamy mousse, great acidity, and an everlasting finish 🍾🫧😌. Drink now–2033 📅👍. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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videoThe Wine Access Champagne Club - Summer 2026 Shipment
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videoThe Discovery Wine Club - Summer Soundtrack Shipment!
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video2021 Domaine William Fevre Saint-Bris
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2021 Domaine William Fevre Saint-Bris https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2021-domaine-william-fevre-saint-bris_3c91ef3e-e2c6-439d-b7bf-03d0d7d8911d/?srsltid=AfmBOorTBVRelF3zvprwUqR5fn6bMlcxnxdgMy8V1GYMihPPgpxxBJdW 🍷 Pale straw in the glass. ✨ A lively, aromatic nose, with bright 🍋 citrus, 🍏 crisp green apple, and 🪨 zesty minerality. 🌿 A refreshing touch of grassy herbaceousness complements the wine’s vibrant acidity, making for an energetic, clean finish. 💫 This unique Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy 🇫🇷 shines with precision and finesse—an elegant, refreshing wine perfect for a 🦪 shellfish tower or 🥗 beet salad. 🍷 Drink now–2026. ⏳✨ 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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