The Wine CEO Podcast

In Episode #85, Sarah interviews in air sommelier, Megan Kockx from The Fox in Flight. Megan is a certified sommelier and airline professional who uses her wine knowledge to improve the wine experience of clients all over the world. Megan chats with Sarah about the real life struggles of serving wine as a flight attendant, how to store wine in a very small galley, how to open sparkling wine on an...

In Episode #84, Sarah interviews California winemaker Kerith Overstreet from Bruliam Wines. Kerith left the medical profession to pursue winemaking and has build an incredible reputation over the last 10 years in Northern California! She chats with Sarah about the importance of terroir, the terms used on wine labels, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so hit play now on Amaz...

In Episode #83, Sarah interviews winemaker Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf to learn more about being a negociant in northern California. Claire lives in Calistoga, California and makes a wide array of incredible wines. She focuses on old world styles but adds her own flare to build a unique flavor profile. In addition to winemaking, she owns a retail merchantile where she sells her wines and an odd assort...

Did you know that wine is made in Hungary? If you did, then you're probably familiar with the sweet wine from the region of Tokaji. But did you know that Hungary has 22 wine regions and they make so much more than sweet wine? In today's episode, Sarah interviews winemaker Dora Hausel, a female winemaker in Hungary about her journey of becoming a winemaker and what is happening in the Hungarian win...

Have you ever wondered what an urban winery is? Or what it means when someone is a negociant? In episode #81, Sarah interviews Lindsey Williams, an Urban winemaker that is the owner of Davidson Wine Co and Charleston Wine Co. As a female winemaker in the Southern United States, Lindsey has an amazing perspective on Urban winemaking and is truly paving the way for wineries in her region. Listen now...

This week on the Wine CEO Podcast I had the chance to interview two amazing wineries that are making wine and donating their profits to some amazing causes! First up I spoke with Blair and Laura from Rescue Dog Wines about how they are making amazing wines and selling them to support animal shelters and puppies who need a home. Then I spoke with Dr. Bob Hollander of 2 Red Winery about how he is se...

*New Audio Uploaded! My apologies as the first 4 minutes were silent and then the episode started. Replacement audio uploaded to spotify and amazon music. Please fast forward for Apple Podcasts. :) We're at the end of our mini series on Italian wine and this week we conclude our Italian focus with an overview of food and wine pairings! In Episode #79, I discuss the top wines to go with all of your...

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on dessert wines! In Episode #78, I discuss the top 5 dessert wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscr...

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on bubbles! In Episode #77, I discuss the top 5 spumante (sparkling) and frizzante (fizzy) wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play no...

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on rosé! In Episode #76, I discuss the top 5 rosati (or rosé) wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscr...

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on REDS! In Episode #75, I discuss the top 5 red wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to the sh...

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on WHITES! In Episode #74, I discuss the top 5 white wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to th...

In today's episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, we continue our mini series on Italy with an interview on white wines from Northern Italy. Filippo Lapides is the National Branding Ambassador for Gemma di Luna, the largest private producer of Prosecco in Italy. Filippo and I discuss how prosecco is different from champagne, delicious pinot grigio and food pairings, and how moscato can be dry or sweet!...

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show, we dive into the top Italian wine regions you need to know about! From Tuscany to Sicily, join me as I cover 6 of Italy's most important regions in less than 30 minutes. It will give you all the tools you need when you are shopping for Italian wines and is a great overview for anyone looking to learn more about this region. This episode is a part of a mini s...

Italy has been making wine for centuries and this incredible region is known for some of the best wines in the world. Today we kick off a mini series on top Italian wine regions and grape varieties that you need to know about from this region! In today's show, I give a quick overview of Italian wine history, wine laws and labelling practices, as well as what to expect over the next few weeks as we...

Did you know that wine has been made in Georgia for over 8,000 years?!? And we're not talking about the state of Georgia - we're talking about The Republic of Georgia, straddling Europe and Asia. Wineries in this region are mostly small production facilities on family farms using ancient, traditional winemaking processes. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast Sarah interviews Dr. Kelly McBride, Director o...

Did you know that England is famous for making sparkling wine? In fact the south of England is perfect for growing Champagne varietals and the English have capitalized on this by making outstanding sparkling wine in the traditional method. In today's episode I interview Master Sommelier Laura Rhys on the current English wine market as well as her position as a female Master Sommelier in London. La...

Did you know that wine is made in England? It is! And believe it or not - they grow the grapes there too. Join me in The Wine CEO Podcast Episode 68 as I chat with fellow wine enthusiast, David Montgomery. David lives in Surrey in South East England right in the heart of wine region and he shares his perspective on the history of English wines and why folks should pay attention to the amazing wine...

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show Sarah interviews Terra Jane Albee, owner of Ownroot Collective . Ownroot is a new kind of wine service or club that offers its members exclusive access to small-batch wines made by professional winemakers as their side projects. Some of the top winemakers in the country spend their free time creating these unique, environmentally friendly, and delicious wines...

What is decanting? Do you only decant expensive wines? And how do you know how long you should decant a wine for? In today's episode I dive into these questions and so many more about decanting wine! It's a topic I get asked about all the time and one that I love to talk about. So grab a glass of wine, get comfy on the couch, and press play to learn all about decanting in this quick but approachab...

Today wraps up this 4 week mini series with a discussion about one of the world's most popular fortified wines...port! Port is from the Douro River Valley in Portugal and there are tons of different styles that are made. Listen now to get a glimpse into the styles, food pairings, and history that make this wine so unique! And don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode!...

What exactly is Madeira? Is it just for cooking? How do you know which styles are sweet and which are dry? In Episode #64, we dive into the delicious fortified wine made on the island of Madeira! I tell you all about how it's made as well as some fun facts on how Madeira impacted early American History! It's an episode you won't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of vino and press play now!...

Sherry is not just for old European men who sit around in robes and smoke cigars. It's an amazing fortified wine from the south of Spain that can actually be made in 7 unique styles! Listen today as we dive into the uniqueness of this region, great food pairings, and everything you need to know about Sherry! Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music today so that you n...

Join Certified Sommelier, Sarah, as we dive into the world of fortified wines in this 4 week mini series. Today the focus is Marsala, an Italian fortified wine made in Sicily. Learn about how marsala is made and why it's a delicious wine to try! If you haven't subscribed to the show yet, be sure to sign up in Amazon Music, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode!  ------ Wash...

Did you know that there's a new style of rosé on the market? Prosecco DOC just started allowing rosé versions of prosecco, so we are starting to see pink colored prosecco hitting the shelves in wine markets everywhere. In today's episode, I share all about rosé prosecco, how it compares to white prosecco, and why it's your top pick for Valentine's Day! It's one you don't want to miss, so grab a gl...