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The Wine CEO Episode #201: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the wine lover, The Wine CEO - Certified Sommelier

Release Date: 12/15/2025

The Wine CEO Episode #208: Why Burgundy Wine Is So Special | Terroir Explained with Domaines Albert Bichot

The Wine CEO Podcast

What makes Burgundy wine so special—and why does terroir matter so much? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Matthieu Mangenot of Domaines Albert Bichot to explore the philosophy behind one of Burgundy’s most respected family-run wineries. With over 20 years of sustainability practices in the vineyards, Albert Bichot is leading the way in organic winemaking, low-intervention techniques, and environmentally responsible wine production—all while preserving the classical identity that makes Burgundy so iconic. As both an agronomist and enologist, Matthieu brings a rare,...

The Wine CEO Episode #207: What made Rombauer an iconic Chardonnay? An interview with Senior Winemaker, Richie Allen

The Wine CEO Podcast

Discover why California Chardonnay is one of the most talked-about wines in the world—and why it shouldn’t be so polarizing. In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Richie Allen of Rombauer Vineyards to break down what truly makes great wine: the right grapes grown in the right place. Richie shares his winemaking philosophy around typicity of region, explaining why understanding where grapes are grown is the key to producing exceptional wines. We also dive into the story behind Rombauer’s iconic Carneros Chardonnay, explore why California Chardonnay has become so...

The Wine CEO Episode #206: One Wine. One Vision:How ETHOS is elevating Washington's Columbia Valley with one Cabernet Sauvignon

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What happens when a wine brand focuses on just one wine and does it exceptionally well? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with winemaker Tristan Butterfield to explore ETHOS, a newly launched wine brand from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates that is taking a bold, focused approach: crafting a single, high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the power and elegance of Columbia Valley. If you love Cabernet Sauvignon, want to discover emerging wine regions, or are curious about premium, small-production wines, this episode is for you. Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel:...

The Wine CEO Episode #205: From Loss to Legacy: the risk that changed everything. Interview with Debra Mathy, Dutcher Crossing

The Wine CEO Podcast

What would you do if life forced you to stop waiting? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Debra Mathy, Proprietor of Dutcher Crossing Winery, to talk about the deeply personal moment that led her to leave the corporate world and pursue her dream of owning a winery in Sonoma County. After her father’s stage 4 melanoma diagnosis, Deb made a bold decision—to stop putting life on hold. Just months after purchasing the winery, her father passed away, leaving her with a powerful symbol that still defines the brand today. In this episode, we talk about: What it really...

The Wine CEO Episode #204: Redefining Luxury: How a marketing expert reinvented Lambrusco

The Wine CEO Podcast

In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Myisha Moore, Co-Founder and CMO of Saint Enzo—the modern luxury Lambrusco brand that sold out its first release in minutes. With a background leading marketing strategy for global brands like Nike, Ferrari, and Vogue Singapore, Myisha shares how she identified a massive gap in the wine industry—and turned an overlooked category into a culturally relevant, luxury experience. We dive into: ✨ How to build a luxury wine brand from scratch ✨ The psychology behind premium pricing and exclusivity ✨ Why Lambrusco is being reimagined...

The Wine CEO Episode #203: From Abusive Marriage in India to Winemaker in Bordeaux | Namratha Stanley’s Inspiring Story | IWD 2026

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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...

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...

The Wine CEO Episode #201: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the wine lover, The Wine CEO - Certified Sommelier

The Wine CEO Podcast

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...

The Wine CEO Episode #200: Lessons I've learned from 4.5 years of Podcasting!

The Wine CEO Podcast

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! -----...

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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