Wine Tripping with Amanda McCrossin

About Wine Tripping with Amanda McCrossin

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 (https://instagram.com/sommvivant) 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, only from Cerca. Cheers and happy travels! --- Amanda McCrossin is a certified sommelier, wine personality, and TikTo (https://www.tiktok.com/@somm_vivant?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc)k/Instagram (https://instagram.com/sommvivant)/YouTube (https://youtube.com/@amandamccrossinsommvivant?si=P-1QOxJzAdU19pD3) 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 (https://sommvivant.me/) 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.' --- At Cerca (http://www.cercatravel.com/), our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com (http://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 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071).

Publisher

Amanda McCrossin and Cerca

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

3 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Sept 2025

   Wine Tripping in Portugal - Sipping Through the Douro: Port, Pastries, and Portugal’s Best-Kept Wine Secrets

   From the winding streets of Porto, to the steep, vine-laden hillsides of Portugal's Douro Valley, Amanda spills her secrets for enjoying one of the world’s most stunning (and underrated) wine regions.

2. 

   27 Aug 2025

   Wine Tripping in Champagne - Pop, Sip, Repeat: The Secrets (and Surprises) of Champagne

   Amanda shares the happy accidents, strict rules, and rebellious traditions that gave birth to Champagne - the world’s most iconic sparkling wine.

3. 

   20 Aug 2025

   Wine Tripping in Bordeaux - The Best Sips, Snack, Secrets and Stories

   Join Amanda on an adventure in Bordeaux full of legendary reds, decadent dinners and just the right amount of wine snobbery.

4. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Wine Tripping in Oregon - Pinot, Pines, Chanterelles and an Adventure on Oregon Wine’s Wild Side

   Amanda takes you to Oregon where biodynamic, and regenerative farming aren’t just buzzwords, but a way of life and the region's untamed spirit is as important as its grapes.

5. 

   23 Jul 2025

   Wine Tripping in Washington - Evergreen Vines & Skyline Wines: Pour Decisions in the Evergreen State

   Amanda takes you on a wine journey through Washington State where snow-capped mountains, rolling rivers, and endless evergreens, are the backdrop for one of America’s most exciting wine regions.

6. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Wine Tripping in Argentina - Sip Happens: Steak, Sunshine, and Savoring Argentine Wine

   Join Amanda for an unforgettable adventure featuring Mendoza’s legendary vineyards, mouthwatering cuisine, and the magic that happens when steak meets Malbec under a fiery sunset.

7. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Wine Tripping in Tuscany - Finding a Sangiovese State of Mind & Tasting Tuscany’s True Colors

   Amanda McCrossin explores Tuscany, discovering the region's true colors and finding a Sangiovese state of mind while experiencing Italian wine.

8. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Wine Tripping in Napa Valley - Disneyland for Adults with Much Better Food & Wine

   Amanda McCrossin explores Napa Valley, highlighting why this destination should be on every wine lover's bucket list.

9. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Tasting Time - How to Swirl,Sniff, Sip (and Spit?) Like a Sommelier

   Amanda McCrossin demonstrates how wine enthusiasts can swirl, sniff, and sip wine like a sommelier to enhance their tasting experience.

10. 

    11 Jun 2025

    It's the Winemaker's World, We're Just Sippin' In It.

    Amanda McCrossin explores the intricate journey of winemaking, revealing how grapes transform into the wine we savor in our glasses.

11. 

    4 Jun 2025

    Let’s Talk About Terroir

    Amanda McCrossin explores terroir, the concept of how a wine's environment imparts unique characteristics, allowing listeners to discern a wine's origin through taste.

12. 

    28 May 2025

    Welcome to Wine

    Amanda McCrossin introduces listeners to the world of wine, sharing her expertise and passion for wine regions from Napa to Tuscany in this introductory episode.

13. 

    19 May 2025

    Ready to Uncork the Secrets of Wine? Wine Tripping with Amanda McCrossin is Pouring Soon!

    Sommelier Amanda McCrossin shares her wine expertise and travel experiences, exploring wine regions from Napa to Tuscany in this interview episode.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

839,564

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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