Ever look at a wine list, feel totally intimidated, and in the end just order the one whose name you think you know how to pronounce? Yeah. Us too.

The world of wine can feel daunting - terms like terroir, robe, legs, and steely mouthfeel can seem like some impenetrable secret language. But Amanda McCrossin - certified sommelier, Napa Valley insider, and all-around wine nerd - is here to change that. This podcast, Wine Tripping, is Amanda’s guide to becoming a more confident wine lover - without the snobbery.

This episode uncorks the basics: what wine really is, why grape variety and terroir matter, and how to start exploring new bottles with curiosity (not intimidation). You’ll get tips for tasting, learn how to read a label like a pro, find out why no two bottles are ever quite the same, and why wine is the ultimate passport to culture, history and adventure. Plus, the story of Amanda’s own journey from rural Pennsylvania dreamer to world-traveling wine pro.

Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to level up your wine game, Amanda’s got you covered—with plenty of laughs and zero pretension. So pour yourself a glass, press play, and get ready to fall in love with wine (and the world) all over again!

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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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Ever wonder how dirt, weather, and a single grape can change everything in your glass? Wine has shaped civilization for thousands of years, and sommelier Amanda McCrossin is your guide to exploring it all.

From Napa to Tuscany, Argentina to Portugal’s breathtaking Douro Valley and beyond, Amanda is your guide on a globe-trotting adventure to uncork the secrets of Wine and help you begin - or level up - your own wine Journey.

She’ll share insider tips on tastings, the right questions to ask at wineries, and how to discover your own wine style—no passport required. Think of it as your personal invitation to become a modern-day Renaissance person, knowledgeable, cultured, and ready to sip something fabulous wherever your travels take you.

Plus, she’s got the inside track on the best way to wine trip through some of the best places for it - Argentina, Oregon, Washington, Bordeaux, Champagne, Amanda has you covered.

So Join Amanda McCrossin—sommelier, wine nerd, and your new favorite travel buddy—for Wine Tripping, launching May 28th, only from Cerca.

Cheers and happy travels!

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Amanda McCrossin is a certified sommelier, wine personality, and TikTok/Instagram/YouTube creator. She is known as one of the most influential creators in the wine community creating wine-focused, relatable content to help consumers via her @sommvivant channels. She has been featured by Food & Wine Magazine, Decanter, Food Network, San Francisco Chronicle, on the cover of SOMM Journal and Wine Enthusiast who named her a Wine Star nominee for 'Sommelier of the Year.'

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At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for Immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!

Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.