The Wine CEO Podcast

What do you know about Natural and low intervention wines? Isabelle Legeron is the first female Master of Wine from France and a top name in the Natural wine world. She is a highly acclaimed expert for organic and low intervention wine and she owns and operates one of the top natural wine communities, Raw Wine. Isabelle and Sarah discuss the intricacies of the natural wine world, misconceptions, f...

What is holistic farming? When winemakers talk about sustainability and responsible farming, what does that look like? Today on the show, Sarah interviews Senior Winemaker at Etude Wines in Carneros, California and Jon discusses the focus in Northern California around healthy farming practices and how this is impacting winemaking. Jon even shares a really unique way that Etude is maintaining their...

Have you ever heard that some wineries use saw dust or oak chips in their wines? Have you ever wondered about the oak barrels that you see stacked up in a winery? Are these used for all of the wines, production of the wines, or aging of the wines? Today on the show, Sarah explains these questions and more to share everything you need to know about oak use in wine making! ----------------- Sign up...

How can you know if an online wine shop is "good" or "bad"? What signs can you look for to see if an online shop is reputable? Today on the show, Sarah shares her top tips for evaluating an online wine shop and knowing when a shop is not the right place to buy your wine. Sarah shares personal stories and experiences from real online shopping experiences, to help protect you from making some big mi...

How can you tell if a shop has "good wine" or not? Are there ways to determine if a wine will be bad without ever opening it or trying it? Today on the show, Sarah shares her top tips for choosing a great wine shop and knowing when to walk away when a shop is not the right place to buy your wine. Sarah shares personal stories and experiences from real wine shops she has visited, to help protect yo...

2023 is here and there are so many ways to learn more about wine in the new year! In this week's episode, Sarah dives into the resolutions she is making for the new year as well as a few recommendations on how you can learn more about wine and the beverage industry in 2023. Press play now and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! ----------------- Sign up for The Wine CEO...

The holidays can be stressful, especially if you don't host in your home often. Whether you enjoy hosting or not, having friends and family descend on your home can be overwhelming at times. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah shares her top 5 tips for hosting this holiday season. Everything from "How to remove red wine stains from a white sweater" to tips on chilling wine quickly and more - this...

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone is enjoying the flavors of the season! In today's episode, Sarah discusses 3 wines that taste and smell like Christmas. they are perfect pairings for holiday dishes as well as great wines to sip by the fire on a crisp winter evening. Press play now to listen and don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode of fun and appr...

The new year is right around the corner and foodie experts have been releasing the trends to keep an eye out for in the coming months. Today on the show, Sarah rounds up the top trends and shares how they could impact the wine industry as well as great pairings for the unqiue foods consumers will be dying to try. If you love food, this is a great episode, so press play now on Amazon Music, Apple P...

Did you know that Zinfandel is the perfect holiday wine pairing? Today on The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah interviews Andy Robinson - head winemaker at Seghesio Family Vineyards. Seghesio is known for their incredible Sonoma Zinfandel, as well as unique red, white, and rose wines from Italian varieties. Andy shares his journey to becomg a winemaker and why Seghesio Family Zinfandel is an incredible pic...

Thank you all for supporting The Wine CEO Podcast for the last 2 years and 100 episodes! With over 40,000 downloads, I am so honored to have this incredible community of wine lovers! Today on the show, I'm highlighting the top 5 episodes that you all have listened to the most as well as a few of my personal favorites. It's a moment for me to say thank you to everyone who has faithfully listened to...

It's that time of the year again and everyone is shopping for unique and creative gifts. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast show Sarah is sharing her top 15 picks for this year's holiday season. From unique wine glassware to artwork and home decor, Sarah has the best gifts for your coworker, neighbor, mother in law, or yourself! Press play now to listen to this great holiday episode and don't forget to...

The holidays are right around the corner and everyone is looking for great wines to serve during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, and every other holiday meal. Today on the show, Sarah shares her top 3 tips for buying wines this holiday season. She covers wines to cook with, wines to drink, and how to make everyone happy when you are entertaining a large group. It's an episode you don't want to...

Beaulieu Vineyards (BV) is one of Napa's oldest and most significant wineries with many of their wines gracing the tables of Presidents and Heads of State around the world. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah sits down with Senior Winemaker, Trevor Durling, to discuss his journey to BV, the history of this incredible brand, the hardest thing about being a winemaker, and what exciting things BV ha...

If you had to guess Dracula's favorite wine, you would probably say that he likes a bold, earthy red with notes of iron and bitterness. But if Dracula enjoys a wine from his honetown region of Transylvania, then this description could not be farther from the truth! In today's episode, Sarah gives you a fun look into the legend of Dracula and the wines that are made in the region of Transylvania, R...

Doug Frost is one of only 4 people in the world to hold both titles - Master of Wine and Master Sommelier. These extremely difficult certifications make Doug a bit of a phenomenon in the wine industry and today on The Wine CEO Podcast he chats with Sarah about why he got both distinctions, how they changed his career, and what he is doing now. Doug talks about his winery, Echolands, in Walla Walla...

If you've ever bought wine glasses, then it's likely you've heard of Riedel. As one of the world's top producers of stemware, decanters, and glassware; Riedel is a household name used in top restaurants, hotels, and residences around the world. Today on the show, Sarah interviews Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation glassmaker and CEO of the family business. They discuss the impact glassware has on...

Sarah has been hosting wine tastings for years and whether in person or virtually, she always seems to get the same questions! Folks are always curious about "how long a bottle can last once opened", "why a wine tastes dirty", "why wine gives my headaches" and so much more. So today on the show, Sarah is giving quick answers to the top 10 questions she is consistently asked when hosting a wine tas...

Founded in 1876, Beringer is the oldest operating winery in the state of California. Today on the show, Sarah interviews the head winemaker from Beringer and discusses their exciting wines coming from Knight's Valley AVA. You also get to hear about harvest and their upcoming vintage, so it's an episode you don't want to miss! Press play to listen to this exciting interview now! -------- Sign up fo...

What exactly is a comparative tasting? Why do sommeliers do blind tastings? Is it possible to do a comparative tasting at home? Today on The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah answers these questions and so many more about the purpose and benefit of doing comparative tastings, even for the average wine consumer! Press play now to listen to this exciting episode and don't forget to subscribe to the show if yo...

Today on the podcast show, Sarah interviews her friend and professional fashion photographer, Jeannie Albers, about their recent wine tasting adventures in Europe. The pair travelled to 5 countries in 19 days and tasted a lot of wine! As a wine consumer without any formal education, Jeannie shares her impression of travelling wine regions with a certified sommelier, what she learned, and what she...

Did you know that Slovenia is home to the oldest grapevine in the world?! Slovenia has an amazing history of winemaking and the region is predominately known for white and orange wines. Sadly the communist influence left the Slovenian wine industry in shambles in the early 1990s and the country has had to work diligently to rebuild the region over the last 3 decades. So how are they doing with thi...

Did you know that Croatia is attributed for having the oldest continuously cultivated vineyard in the entire world? Or that Croatia is the birthplace of Zinfandel? Croatia is an incredibly important wine region in the world and today on the show, Sarah shares an overview of her recent trip to the region, what she thought of the wines, and what you need to know about the future of Croatia. She also...

Imagine driving through winding roads in a convertible Jaguar hopping from winery to winery in the gorgeous English Countryside. In today's podcast, David Montgomery from @David_bikes_and_wine returns for his second appearance on The Wine CEO Podcast to join Sarah as they recount their tour of 6 wineries and over 30 wines in just 48 hours. Sarah and David summarize their opinion of the current Eng...

In Episode #86, Sarah shares all of her top tips for planning an amazing wine tasting trip! What should you pack? Do you have to make reservations? Should you book with a local guide or just go on your own? All of these questions and so many more are discussed so it's an episode you don't want to miss! Hit play now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to listen! Sign up for my newsletter he...