The Wine CEO Episode #179: Tips to look like a wine expert
Release Date: 11/13/2024
The Wine CEO Episode #203: From Abusive Marriage in India to Winemaker in Bordeaux | Namratha Stanley’s Inspiring Story | IWD 2026
The Wine CEO Podcast
In this special International Women’s Day 2026 episode of The Wine CEO, I sit down with Namratha Stanley — French author, wine merchant, and founder of the Bordeaux wine brand Solicantus — to share one of the most powerful stories I’ve heard in the wine world. After surviving more than a decade in an abusive marriage in India, Namratha made the courageous decision to leave everything behind and rebuild her life. In 2017, she moved to Bordeaux, France, where she reinvented herself in the heart of one of the world’s most famous wine regions. Today, she is a wine entrepreneur, brand...
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The Wine CEO Episode #202: Visit the Oldest Port House with me, an interview at Kopke
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🍷 Inside Kopke: How Port Wine Is Made | Styles of Port Explained | Oldest Port House in Portugal In this exclusive interview filmed in Portugal’s Douro Valley, I sit down with the viticulturist and marketing manager at Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world, founded in 1638. Together, we break down the basics of Port wine production, including how Port is made, why fermentation is stopped early, and how fortification shapes its signature sweetness and structure. If you’ve ever wondered what actually makes Port different from still wine, this episode is for you. We also explore...
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The Wine CEO Episode #201: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the wine lover, The Wine CEO - Certified Sommelier
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the wine lover in your life? In this video, Sarah from The Wine CEO shares her 2025 Holiday Gift Guide featuring elegant wine accessories, must-read wine books, fun wine-themed gifts, and travel-ready wine finds that elevate entertaining at home and on the road. Whether you love cooking with wine, hosting dinner parties, planning wine-focused travel, or simply want smarter gift ideas for the holidays, this curated guide is designed for adults who want to enjoy wine with confidence and style. From decanters and preservation tools to picnic baskets and...
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The Wine CEO Episode #200: Lessons I've learned from 4.5 years of Podcasting!
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Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? Or maybe you've just listened to my show for months now and you want a behind the scenes look into why I started @thewineceo? Then today's episode is for you! With over 4.5 years of podcasting and 200 episodes, I'm sitting down for the first time on the show to not talk about wine! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned in my podcasting journey and some helpful tips that may help you if you are starting any big project in life ;) You can still grab a glass while you listen to me open up about some honest learnings from this journey! -----...
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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 ------...
info_outlineHave you ever been intimidated at dinner with someone who is a self-proclaimed wine expert? Or maybe you work with someone who really seems to know their stuff about wine regions? Today's episode will give you a few tips that will instantly help you feel more like a wine pro! Press play now to start listening and don't forget to hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!
Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/BgjDWU_LBxA
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