The Wine CEO Podcast

Did you now that the Beaujolais region produces bold, age worthy wines? Or that this region is less than 30 minutes from Lyon and a perfect day trip to enjoy fabulous food and wine in the South of France? Join me as I interview Edouard Parinet of Château du Moulin a Vent, a famed winery from the Beaujolais region and a family that is focused on top quality wines from the region! If all you know ab...

What do you know about the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley? Or about the climate and terroir of this region? Sarah is currently on an 8 week tour of France and she started her journey visiting Hermitage and M Chapoutier winery. In this episode, she chats with cellar door Sommelier Manager, Charlie Blache about the region and unqiue winemaking style at M Chapoutier. It's an episode you can't mis...

Did you know that the Northern and Southern Rhône are so different that they are often considered 2 separate regions? Or that the grape varieties grown in the North are very different from those in the South? In this week's podcast episode, Sarah interview Matt Walls, a wine expert and author of "Wines of the Rhône". Matt gives a fabulous overview of the Rhône valley and breaks down the top things...

Did you know that wine is made in Mexico? Did you know that really GOOD wine is made in Mexico? While most consumers look to Mexico for beer, tequila, and Mezcal - there are some amazing wines coming from this up and coming region! Press play to watch Certified Sommelier, Sarah interview Dale & Stephen Ott - a husband and wife sommelier duo that imports wines from Mexico to the United States. They...

Have you ever thought that owning a winery would be a fun and glamorous job? What most people don't think about is the incredibly hard work that goes into every aspect of running your own business. Instead of working 8 hours a day, you work 24/7 working odd jobs and doing anything to ensure your business is successful. This week on the show, Sarah interviews Antonis and Evie Dourakis of the Dourak...

Have you ever wondered if proper storage practices actually make a difference when aging wine? My friends bought 5 bottles of wine in Paris in 2013 and then stored them (wrapped in t-shirts) in hot climates, cold climates, with sunlight exposure, in garages, the back of their RV, and more for 10 years. Join us as we break open the wines to taste them and discuss the proper storing techniques for w...

Have you ever heard that tasting smoke notes in wine is bad? Or that these flavors come from unwanted wildfire impact on grapes? This is a common misconception in the wine industry and today on the show, Sarah is dispelling this rumor and talking about the truth behind smoke flavors in wine! And don't forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to watch today's episode and my other free wine tip...

Ready to elevate your brunch game beyond mimosas? While many will say that eggs are an impossible food to pair with wine, I love a good challenge! In today's episode, I'm sharing my top picks for breakfast and brunch wines to pair with your favorite foods. Drop a comment below with your favorite brunch item and I'll give you my top wine recommendation to pair with it. And don't forget to subscribe...

Looking for some delicious wines that aren't just the typical Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio? In today's episode I'm sharing my top 5 picks for Summer 2023 and why these are the best wines for any warm weather occasion. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to my channel. so that you get all of the best wine content! ------- Recommended wines from today's show: Verdejo Assyrtiko Prosecco Ros...

In our last episode we chatted about Artificial Intelligence and concerns around how it could be used to share wine knowledge. But are there benefits to the robot models? Could there be ways to enhance your wine experience through using AI? Check out this episode to learn more and don't forget to subscribe to The Wine CEO Podcast for more wine related content. Watch this episode on my YouTube Chan...

With AI programs like Chat GPT becoming the norm, will sommeliers become a thing of the past? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah discusses this unique hot topic in the tech space and how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the way we learn about wine. With endless wine facts at your fingertips with the help of robots, do you really need a wine expert? Listen to learn more and don't forg...

Mother's Day is this Sunday in the US and if you are looking for the perfect transitional wines to take you from cooler spring nights to hot summer afternoons, then today's episode is for you! In Episode #124, Certified Sommelier Sarah Roth discusses 4 great wines from France that you may not be as familiar with. She includes specific regions that are well known for top quality, affordable options...

If you've ever struggled to pronounce wine names or felt nervous order a particular wine out loud, then today's episode is for you! It's a different episode than normal, but Sarah shares the proper pronounciation for grape varieties so that you can feel confident using these terms. Follow along with the list below and practice saying these out loud throughout the episode. And save this episode as...

Have you ever walked down a wine aisle and struggled to pick out a good bottle of wine? Do you pick the bottle because it has a cute picture of a kangaroo on it or because it's under a specific price point? today on the show, Sarah dives into the topic of picking good quality wines when you know nothing at all about the producer or the wine. It's a practical episode and one you don't want to miss!...

Have you ever wanted to bring a bottle of wine to a restaurant, but you weren't sure if the server would be mad at you? Have you seen someone else "BYOB" (bring your own bottle) and wondered why the restaurant let them do that? In this week's episode, Sarah shares all about this unique topic and perspecive from her 10 years in the restaurant industry. Grab a glass of wine and press play now! And d...

Over the last 8 weeks Sarah has interviewed winemakers, sommeliers, and top wine professionals from Greece. In today's episode, she is highlighting the top facts you need to know about the past, present, and future of Greek wine. In 15 minutes, Sarah gives you all the details you need to feel confident drinking Greek wine today. Grab a glass of wine and press play now! And don't forget to subscrib...

If you take vine cuttings from Greece and plant them in Australia, are they technically Greek? Or are they now Australian? Listen to Episode #119 as Sarah interviews Tom Barry, 3rd generation winemaker at Jim Barry Winery - the first modern winery to formally plant Assyrtiko outside of Greece. It's an interesting look at Greek wine beyond the indifenous borders and what this could mean for the fut...

Have you ever heard of wine buried under the sea? Well 2 scientist winemakers have been submerging their assyrtiko under water and selling it for years at Gai'a winery. Yiannis Paraskevopoulos and his daughter Leto are the winemakers at Gai'a and they have dedicated their careers to making some of the best wines in all of Greece. Join Sarah in today's episode as she interviews these incredible win...

When you think of the Greek Islands, do you envision white sandy beaches with fresh fish and a cold bottle of wine? While this can describe some of the Greek Islands, the Cyclades are also extremely mountainous. This can make farming very difficult, which in turn, makes grape harvesting and winemaking difficult. Many small wineries are seeing younger generations leave the islands to move to the bi...

Episode #116 continues our mini series on Greece with a focus on Crete. Sarah interviews wine producer Alex Manousakis of Manousakis Winery, and the two discuss the island of Crete and the unique Mediterranean climate that makes it perfect for growing both indigenous and international mediterranean grapes. Alex is a wine producer, artist, restuarant manager, and a busy mom - so her interview is fu...

Episode #115 continues our mini series on Greece, but also celebrates International Women's Day with an interview with female wine filmmaker, Chrisa Giorgi. In the episode, Sarah asks Chrisa about her home island of Crete and her journey to becoming a wine filmmaker. With a 100% female film crew, Chrisa is working to share the stories of Greek winemakers and encourage consumers around the globe to...

Episode #114 continues our mini series on Greece with a focus on The Peloponnese and the red grape Agiorgitiko. Sarah interviews winemaker Dimitris Skouras of the famed Domaine Skouras, and the two discuss the unique terroir of the Peloponnese as well as the amazing wines coming from this region. Agiorgitiko is one of the top 2 red wines from Greece you want to be familiar with, so this is definit...

Have you ever heard of Xinomavro (K-See-Know-Mah-Vrow)? If there's one main grape you want to be familiar with from mainland northern Greece, this is it. And in today's podcast, Sarah discusses everything you need to know about Northern and Central Greece as well as a great overview into Xinomavro. Sarah interviews Stellios Boutaris, winemaker a Kir-Yianni, one of Greece's top wineries that has be...

Episode #112 kicks off a mini series on Greece with an incredible episode with the first Greek Master of Wine, Konstantinos Lazarakis. Konstantinos shares an overview of the history of Greek wine and some of the major regions and varieties you need to know. He also shares his opinion on the current Greek wine industry and where he sees the future going. Be sure to subscribe to the show to catch th...

What if everything you've heard about "smoke taint" and vintages ruined from wildfires wasn't actually true? In today's episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah interviews Dr. Anita Oberholster, a PhD professor from UC Davis who specializes in enology. Dr. Anita shares her research on tannins, recent papers on smoke taint, and her personal opinion on $12,000 wines. It's an episode you absolutely can...