The Wine CEO Episode #199: Portugal 101, A wine overview of regions, grapes, labels, and more!
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Did you know that Portugal is only 1/4 the size of California, but has over 250 indigenous grape varieties? This country is most known for the production of the fortified wines Port and Madeira, but there's so much more to this amazing wine region! Watch the full video to learn everything you need to know about Portugal and the amazing wines coming from this region! ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Instagram: @thewineceo ------ #portugal #visitportugal #portugaltravel #winetravel #wineeducation #wine #wineries...
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The Wine CEO Episode #198: Tariffs Climate Change and more hot topics in the wine industry - Summer 2025
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This last week I traveled to Miami for one of North America's largest wine conferences and I got to speak with over 50 winemakers, producers, and industry professionals in 2 days. Today I'm sharing 5 interesting things I learned from the conference! Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss my travel content as I explore a new wine region this summer! ------ Watch this episode on YoutTube: ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Instagram: @thewineceo
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The Wine CEO Episode #197: $10 vs $100 - Can you really taste the difference in wine?
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Is there really a difference between a $10 bottle of wine and a $100 bottle of wine? Or what about a $40 bottle of wine? And if there is a difference, what determines price point for a wine? Join Sarah as she dives into this hot topic that makes every wine consumer curious! Watch this episode on YoutTube: ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Instagram: @thewineceo Bordeaux Episode mentioned in today's show: #price #pricing #wine #wineeducation #winetasting #sommelier #winestudy #winestudies...
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The Wine CEO Episode #196: 5 things I wish I'd known before becoming a Certified Sommelier
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Thinking about becoming a sommelier? Or maybe you are just really into the wine world? I've been in the beverage industry for 15 years and a sommelier for almost 8, so in today's episode I'm share about the top 5 things I wish I had known at the start of my journey. Hopefully these tips will help you as you begin studying wine and enjoying this world of vino! Press play now and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more wine & travel content. This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/2sR3gTxL0ZE ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide...
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The Wine CEO Episode #195: America's first spa dedicated to bathing in wine & vintherapy!
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If you love wine and massages (who doesn't, right?) then today's episode is for you! Today, I'm sitting down with Kelly Lewis, CEO of The Wine Spa - America's first vintherapy spa. Kelly has curated treatments that integrate the healing antioxidants and medicinal properties of the grape vine with modern practices of massage, facials, and more. Vintherapy spas are common around the world, but this concept is new to the US and Kelly has big plans to expand while staying true to the local wine regions where she partners with wineries to upcycle discarded wine. So grab your favorite glass of wine...
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The Wine CEO Episode #194: Is sake only for sushi? An interview with craft sake producer Ben Bell of Origami Sake
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If you are only drinking sake with sushi (or not at all), then today's episode is for you! Join me as I chat with Ben Bell, co-founder of Origami Sake, an American craft sake company out of Arkansas.....and yes, you heard that right - AMERICAN sake. Ben actually moved to Japan for 2 years to learn how to make sake and then came home to open an outstanding craft sake business in the heart of America's rice land. So grab your favorite glass of wine and learn about sake and why you need to be drinking it this spring! This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube: https://youtu.be/XbC9xQWNQcQ ------...
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The Wine CEO Episode #193: Why are wine trade shows important? An interview with Vinexposium
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Why are wine trade shows important? Join me today in an interview with the Marketing director of Vinexposium, one of the largest providers of wine industry events around the globe! In early May I'm attending the Vinexposium event for North and South America in Miami and I'm so excited to network with over 3,000 brands and beverage professionals. Press play now to learn more about this awesome event! This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/y1ynpU8_Lw8 ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: ...
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The Wine CEO Episode #192: Wine Tech Disruption with WINEing
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Have you ever tried to purchase wine from a winery but the minimum to ship prohibited you from completing the sale? Winemakers and distributors are limited by shipping costs, import taxes, and fees that make it impossible to sell single bottles to consumers around the globe. BUT, one tech company is looking to change that. Join me as I sit down with WINEing Co-founder, Moshe Weizman as we discuss his new platform and how it's encouraging collaborative wine buying. It's an exciting change coming to the wine industry and you need to know about it! So grab a glass of wine and press play now!...
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The Wine CEO Episode #191: Single Serve Luxury Wines with Wander + Ivy
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If you have been shopping for single serve wine options recently then you may have noticed that they're mostly in cans, boxes, or plastic bottles. Packaging not only has marketing impact on buyer perception, but it also impacts the taste of the wine! That's why Dana Spaulding created Wander + Ivy, a luxury single serve wine brand with sexy glass bottling for her high quality, sustainably sourced wines! In today's episode, I interviewed Dana about entering the wine industry with no prior experience selling or serving wine and the challenges she faced breaking into the market! So grab a glass of...
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The Wine CEO Episode #190: Napa 101: A Beginner's guide to America's top wine region
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Even if you know nothing about wine, you've probably heard of Napa Valley. This region is by far one of the most well known wine regions in the United States, but did you know that it only makes up for 4% of the wines coming out of California? There's so much to discover about Napa Valley and in today's episode I'm sharing top grapes you need to know, sub regions, travel tips and more! So grab a glass of vino and press play now for this quick overview on Napa! This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel here: If you are listening, be sure to check out my blog post below for a map of...
info_outlineAfter over 3.5 years of podcasting, 175 episodes, and over 100k downloads - it's time to take a break. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who tunes in each Wednesday morning to my show! I love this podcast and enjoy creating new wine content every week for you, but I also recognize that it's important to rest and recharge my creative battery.
I'll be taking a sabbatical from my weekly Wine CEO Podcast and will also be taking a short break from social media in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about wine or requests for future content/ episodes, please feel free to email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @thewineceo and I will respond to you when I return from my break.
Thank you all for your love and support! I'm so grateful for this community and the encouragement you have shown me over the last few years. I hope you drink something new and delicious this week and I will see you all soon!