Ever wondered what really happens between the vineyard and all the swirling, sniffing, and sipping when the wine reaches your glass? On this episode of Wine Tripping, Amanda pulls back the curtain on the secrets of winemaking, stripping away the mystique and showing you just how much magic (and muscle) goes into every bottle.

Amanda takes you from her first grape-stomping shock in Napa to the heart of the winery, where tradition meets innovation and every decision—harvest, fermentation, aging—shapes the wine in your glass. You’ll learn about hand vs machine harvesting, why no two bottles are ever quite the same, how a winemaker’s playlist or a midnight harvest can change everything, and why asking “basic” questions at a winery is actually the smartest move.

Whether you’re a curious newbie or a seasoned sipper, Amanda will have you seeing, tasting, and appreciating wine in a whole new way. So pour yourself a glass, press play, and get ready to dive deep into the world of winemaking—one sip at a time.

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For more, check out Amanda on…

Instagram - @sommvivant

TikTok - @somm_vivant

and on the web - sommvivant.me

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Wine Tripping is Written, Hosted, and Produced by Amanda McCrossin, and Produced by Neil Innes.

Editing and Sound Design by Neil Innes with additional help from Ryan Hammond

Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski

Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky

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