The Wine CEO Podcast

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast we are finishing our 2 part Beginner's Guide on New Zealand by chatting about the South Island Wine regions, food pairings, and more!  Check out my blog post on the wineceo.com HERE to read more about New Zealand and to see a map of the top wine producing regions. ------------- Sponsor of Episode #35: Wash & Wik Candle and Soap Co.   Enter code: THEWINECEO at chec...

Today's episode is the first of many wine region spotlights! You all asked for more episodes on specific wine regions and today I'm discussing New Zealand. This 2 part series covers an overview of New Zealand wine history, fun facts and legends, as well as the main wine growing regions on the North and South Islands.  Check out my blog post HERE if you're a visual learner and want to look at a map...

In episode #13 my little sister Rebecca joined me on the show to discuss how I got into wine and other random questions. She is back again this week in episode #33 to talk about the top 3 wine tools every kitchen needs, the wine regions I want to travel to, what sparkling wine to use for mimosas and more! Be sure to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode and check out thewineceo.c...

If you are in the US and you love fashion, then you probably know that the Nordstrom anniversary sale is happening this week. I love shopping for wine, but my love for shopping doesn't end there. I am very excited to check out all of the hot sale items that Nordstrom has for this summer and fall. But I'm not a fashion blogger, so I'm not going to give you any details about the sale or the top item...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a winemaker? You might be surprised that it isn't a glamorous life of fine dining and private jets. In today's episode, I interview Karim Mussi, the winemaker from Altocedro Winery in Mendoza, Argentina. Karim and I discuss the challenges of being a winemaker, life in Mendoza, if winemakers only drink their own wines, and so much more! It's an episode th...

Summer is here and folks all around the US are firing up the grill for July 4th weekend. There are a ton of amazing wines that pair perfectly with barbecue and in Episode #30 of The Wine CEO Podcast I dive into these and so much more! Be sure to hit subscribe now so that you never miss an episode and start listening now! You can also check out my free guide to pairing wine and barbecue at The Wine...

Have you ever wondered what Sommeliers do? What jobs are out there for sommeliers and what does a day in the life look like? In episode 29, I chat with my friend and fellow Certified Sommelier Ariel Bruckner. Ariel has been in the beverage industry for over a decade and has been beverage director for a major Orlando resort with over 17 restaurants and a large convention business. We chat about wha...

Navigating work luncheons and dinners can be intimidating. You're networking to get that next promotion, trying to be funny but not too funny, and trying not to spill any food on yourself. Adding alcohol into that equation only makes things more complicated. Is it always okay to drink at a company event? How many glasses is too many when the company is paying? What do you do if the server keeps to...

In episode #27 my friend Samantha joins me on the show to chat all about poolside sippers. From rosè and refreshing white wines to light reds and bubbles, we cover it all! We even discuss what glassware and cooling options you have to keep tour pool day simple and care free. You also get a sneak peek into how Samantha set me up with my boyfriend Cris, so it's an episode you don't want to miss! Lis...

Non Alcoholic wines are really trendy right now...but are they good? When you're shopping for Non-Alcoholic wines, how do you know if some are better than others? In Episode 26, I dive into these questions and more! I also tried something I've never done before on the show - I invited 3 of my friends to taste 4 wines with me to get their LIVE reactions. We had some really fun thoughts on these win...

Memorial Day weekend is here which means that summer is right around the corner and everyone is ready for a good old fashioned cookout. On today's episode, we aren't talking bbq....we're talking classic hamburgers and hot dogs and the wines that pair perfectly with them. Listen now for all of the details and be sure to subscribe to my show so you never miss an episode! Also head over to thewineceo...

Springtime is here and the weather is finally getting nice enough for picnics! So what wines should you have in your picnic basket? Join me as I discuss 2 perfect wines for springtime - Gamay and Viognier. These aromatic wines both have amazing floral notes that complement this season so perfectly. Listen now to learn more about these two varietals and why they are perfect for your next picnic! Wa...

For years people have been saying that 1 glass of red wine daily can reduce your risk of heart attacks and even keep your brain healthy. But is this actually true? Are there any real health benefits to drinking wine? And is there a difference between drinking red wine or white wine? This week on The Wine CEO Podcast I'm diving into The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of drinking wine. We discuss all o...

Have you ever heard someone say, "I don't drink red wine, because it gives me headaches."? I've heard this a lot and usually from females. When I ask them what they think causes the headaches, they usually equate it to tannins or sulfites. It's a commonly shared belief, but I'm here to break that wine myth and rock your world. Tannins and sulfites are NOT giving you headaches! In episode 22 I dive...

This week on the Wine CEO Podcast we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo early by discussing some delicious wines that pair perfectly with tacos, guac, and all of your favorite Mexican foods. These wines can be a great substitution for a margarita and spoiler alert - I'm NOT talking about Sangria! Listen now for all of the details on these 2 amazing Spanish wines and don't forget to share this episode w...

Today's episode may seem like a simple question, but it's actually a bit more complex when you think about it. There are over 1,000 different grape varietals (like literally, there are almost 1,300 to be precise) and there are dozens and dozens of countries that produce wine. So where do you even begin when you are looking to learn more about wine? And should you begin by reading or tasting? I ans...

Spring is the perfect season to be looking for a medium white wine that has enough body to hold up to a crisp spring breeze, but is still refreshing to drink with a little sunshine. It's warming up around the country and everyone is looking for some lively wine flavors to brighten up their evenings, so this week on The Wine CEO Podcast I am telling you all about the best wine to drink this time of...

Are all wines with screw caps cheap and poor quality? Join me this week as we dive into the discussion around screw caps, corks, boxed wine, and canned wine! It's a very trendy topic right now and one I get asked about A LOT! Be sure to check out thewineceo.com for more wine info and remember to screen shot this episode and share it on your social media accounts tagging @thewineceo to share what y...

Thank you all for the love and support during my brief hiatus this past month! I had a minor health scare and had to have a cardiac surgery, but I am recovering and excited to be back with you all! This week's episode is all about temperatures.... We discuss everything from 'what temperature to store your wines at if you don't own a dedicated wine cooler'  to 'what temperatures you should serve yo...

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Episode 16 is all about pairing chocolate and wine! For an easy chart to save to your phone, check out The Wine CEO Blog Post - Chocolate and Wine for my post on this topic! Don't forget: I host virtual wine tastings! CLICK HERE to learn more! Follow me on social! IG:@thewineceo and FB: @sarahthewineceo -------------------------------------------------------------...

Rosè wines are such an interesting topic because there are so many different styles out there! With Rosè made in almost every major wine region, the countless options can be overwhelming at times. I often get asked "How are Rosè wines made? Are there rosè grapes? Or are they made by mixing red and white wine?" The short answer is that rosè wines are made from red grapes. The winemaker limits the a...

Why do people sniff the cork of an open bottle of wine? Is it okay to add ice cubes to your wine? Is there a right and wrong way to hold a wine glass? Join me in Episode #14 of The Wine CEO Podcast as we discuss these topics and so many more!  There are tons of wine faux pas out there and you may not know you're doing some of them! Instead of letting you be embarrassed or caught unaware in a socia...

This episode was so fun because I brought my little sister, Rebecca, onto the show to ask some questions that she's been wondering as well as a few that you all as listeners have been asking about as well! We had so much fun covering a ton of topics like how I got into wine, music and wine, and judging a bottle by it's label. It's a fun episode that you don't want to miss so hot play and listen no...

Is age just a number or does it actually impact the quality of your wine? In Episode #12, I dive into this topic of wine vintages and old wines and answer a lot of questions that you may have about the dates found on wine labels!  We first discuss that the vintage, or date you see on a bottle, is simply the year that the grapes were harvested to produce that wine. Not all wine bottles have vintage...

Gone are the days where Pizza is simply Cheese or Pepperoni. With so many gourmet flavors of pizza out there (BBQ Chicken, Buffalo, Truffle, Ham & Pineapple) it can be difficult to know how to pair wine with all of these different flavors. Well all of these unique pizza flavors can make things a little challenging when it comes to pairing the perfect wine. One of my favorite episodes so far was ep...