The Wine CEO Episode 4 - What Wine Says Gobble Gobble?
The Wine CEO Podcast18 Nov 2020

The Wine CEO Episode 4 - What Wine Says Gobble Gobble?

Hey friends and welcome to episode number 5 of The Wine CEO Podcast. I’m so excited to be launching my podcast right before the holidays as I think a lot of folks struggle with buying wine for gifts as well as wines to pair with their holiday meals. And next week is Thanksgiving and I'm sure many of you are probably doing some menu planning!

There’s 1 main wine that I like to recommend with thanksgiving, because it’s a perfect holiday food pairing - AND it’s released around thanksgiving every year. It’s called Beaujolais Nouveau and it's a red wine made from the grape varietal, gamay.

THIS Beaujolais Nouveau maker is one of my favorites and you can find it at most grocery stores and wine markets around this time of year!

With a few minor exceptions, it’s really only grown in France and is commonly found in both Burgundy and the Loire -which are both French wine regions. We call this wine Beaujolais Nouveau because it’s made in Beaujolais, which is a wine region within Burgundy, France. I’ve included a link HERE to a map so you can see where Beaujolais is located.

And what makes Beaujolais Nouveau so unique is that it's the first wine to be released for the year. All across the world, it is the first - no one else beats it. When you buy it, it is only 7 or 8 weeks old! It is harvested quickly, blended, bottled and shipped all over the world to be released traditionally on the 3rd Thursday of November.

And because of the quick production process, the wine doesn’t have the same structure that most wines get, which means that it only lasts about 3 months before it will go bad! So it’s definitely meant to drink immediately upon purchase!

Now there are 2 things that make Beaujolais Nouveau so great.

  1. It’s considered celebratory in the wine industry because it means the harvest has ended. Harvest is a busy and tiring time for many viticulturists, or wine growers, so the end of harvest is time to rest and be thankful for the plentiful harvest.
  2. And the second thing that makes beaujolais nouveau so amazing is its unique flavor. Because it is so fresh and isn’t aged, it has really unique fruity flavors that are unlike any other wine on the market. It's so light and easy to drink that it’s actually been a tradition for decades to allow kids in France to drink it!

And these fresh fruity flavors don’t just come from the wine being young. Producers of Beaujolais wines (both nouveau and standard) actually use a unique process called carbonic maceration during fermentation. In this process, the vintner or wine maker, takes whole grape clusters and tosses them into stainless steel vats and they keep piling more and more clusters of grapes until the tank is almost full.

The weight of the grapes on the top start to naturally crush the grapes at the bottom of the vat. Next, natural yeast that is on the grape skins will start to ferment the juice at the bottom of the tank.

Now when yeast eats sugar, you get alcohol, but there are actually 2 other biproducts from this chemical reaction - heat and co2. The natural carbon dioxide gas that is released, rises to the top of the tank, but because it can’t escape, it continues to collect above the grapes and it builds pressure in the tank. The pressure pushes the grapes further down in the tank, and causes the grapes to burst open and release more juice. This juice begins fermenting when it comes in contact with the juice at the bottom of the tank that has already been fermenting and this process continues until all of the grapes have been crushed and all of the juice is fermented. Then the winemaker opens the vat to release the co2 - otherwise you would have sparkling wine, which we’ll talk about in future episodes. And that’s it!

They strain the skins, seeds, and other matter out of the juice, process it to kill the yeasts, bottle it up, and ship it all over the world to be sold before the end of the year!

So because of this unique process, this wine has some equally unique flavors! A lot of sommeliers say that this wine reminds them of banana and bubble gum flavors, which are uncommon in most other wines and are distinctly from the carbonic maceration process.

So why is this such a great wine for Thanksgiving and the holidays? Well first off, the story is awesome. Few people in the U.S. have ever heard of Beaujolais Nouveau, so you can wow all of your friends and family by explaining that this wine is the first fruits of the harvest and the first wines to be released this year.

But beyond the cool story, as a really light red wine, you will be able to please both red wine and white wine drinkers with this style of wine (which makes it a crowd pleaser for sure!). Gamay is very similar to Pinot Noir, which if you remember from our last episode, is VERY light bodied and fruit forward. It goes really well with baked chicken and lighter dishes, which is exactly what turkey is! In addition, the fruitiness makes it pair perfectly with cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, and so many other holiday favorite side dishes! So this is my personal recommendation for the perfect Thanksgiving day wine to impress your family and friends.

If you can’t find Beaujolais Nouveau, you can try a standard Beaujolais, or a nice Pinot Noir from Northern California or Oregon would also make great Thanksgiving Day wines. And for all of these wines, you want to drink them slightly chilled, so be sure to pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes before you open it.

I hope this episode was helpful for you! If you liked what you learned, please write a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon music - wherever you are listening! This is one of the best ways for new listeners to find my show, so I would so appreciate if you could just drop a quick note to tell me what you’re loving so far!

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The Wine CEO Episode #192: Wine Tech Disruption with WINEing

The Wine CEO Episode #192: Wine Tech Disruption with WINEing

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! ------ This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OdcPl6_J29Q ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's Guest: Moshe Weizman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheweizman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshe_wineing/ Website: www.wineing.net Article mentioned in the interview: https://transformingwine.substack.com/p/marketplaces-eat-markets

2 Apr 49min

The Wine CEO Episode #191: Single Serve Luxury Wines with Wander + Ivy

The Wine CEO Episode #191: Single Serve Luxury Wines with Wander + Ivy

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 your favorite wine and press play to hear Dana's story and learn about this amazing female founded wine brand! This episode is best viewed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1YVNUpjnra4 ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Dana Spaulding Wander + Ivy Website: https://wanderandivy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderandivy/#

26 Mars 32min

The Wine CEO Episode #190: Napa 101: A Beginner's guide to America's top wine region

The Wine CEO Episode #190: Napa 101: A Beginner's guide to America's top wine region

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: https://youtu.be/-oHIopdUn3w If you are listening, be sure to check out my blog post below for a map of Napa's AVAs and additional travel content! ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Check out my blog post on Napa Valley here: https://www.thewineceo.com/blog/napa-valley-101

19 Mars 21min

The Wine CEO Episode #189: REMIX Wine & Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day

The Wine CEO Episode #189: REMIX Wine & Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day

This episode was one of my original podcasts from way back in 2021! but the pairings are just as delicious now as 4 years ago. If you love chocolate - this episode is for you! Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more wine content! https://youtu.be/H_HlrHHlfiA  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------

14 Feb 20min

The Wine CEO Episode #188: What happened to rosé wine?!

The Wine CEO Episode #188: What happened to rosé wine?!

For the last 5-10 years rosé has seen a lot of attention. But before that, it was often considered low quality, cheap wine. So what happened?! How did this minor wine style become so popular? And who is responsible for the top quality rosé wines being made today? Join me as I sit down with the co-authors of Rosé Revolution, a new book that highlights the most pivotal winemakers who changed the perception of rosé wine around the world! This episode is best viewed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/F8YkPwV8jJY  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------  ------ Rosé Revolution by: Rasmus Emborg & Jens Honoré https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rose-Revolution/Rasmus-Emborg/9781623716622 Amazon: https://a.co/d/dR9tQZK IG:  @JensHonore

5 Feb 40min

The Wine CEO Episode #187: Orange Wine in Napa with The Vice

The Wine CEO Episode #187: Orange Wine in Napa with The Vice

Is anyone in Napa making orange wine? Since the region is mostly known Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, why would anyone be making natural wine from Albariño and Gewürztraminer? I sat down with Malek Amrani from The Vice Winery in the heart of Napa to learn why he is making natural and orange wines in the heart of America's most well known wine region. Grab a glass of wine and press play to join me on my visit to The Vice in Napa Valley, California! This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/m8qKR8be104  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ The Vice Website: https://www.thevicewine.com/ 512 MEADOWOOD LN ST HELENA, CA 94574 PHONE: (707) 704-3609 Visits by appointment IG:  @thevicewine  ------

30 Jan 43min

The Wine CEO Episode #186: America's Darling Chardonnay, An Interview with Chateau Montelena

The Wine CEO Episode #186: America's Darling Chardonnay, An Interview with Chateau Montelena

Chateau Montelena is probably one of the most well known American wineries in the world because its Chardonnay won a historic blind tasting in 1976 against some of the top wineries in France. This blind tasting competition, The Judgement of Paris, changed the perception of California wine forever and Chateau Montelena was at the forefront. But instead of resting on their laurels, this winery continues to show a commitment to innovation and excellence with new technology, creative planting, and more! Join me today as I interview Matthew Crafton, the head winemaker at Chateau Montelena and learn about this historic winery in Napa Valley, CA.   This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/6IkLpF-YEQ0  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Chateau Montelena Website: https://montelena.com/ 707.942.5105 service@montelena.com 1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

15 Jan 24min

The Wine CEO Episode #185: Food & Beverage Trends Shaping 2025

The Wine CEO Episode #185: Food & Beverage Trends Shaping 2025

2025 is here and there are some food and beverage trends coming this year that you need to be aware of! Press play now to listen to the top 5 trends affecting the wine industry and what you need to know as a consumer! This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/zgr-EroMaKU  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Is Dry January Healthy? Listen to @thewineceo Episode #57 https://open.spotify.com/episode/33v13f5IfCVmwUC9aTLYys?si=TK--L5eEQn6-A0gVhbWLEA Why is Gen Z not drinking wine? Watch  @thewineceo  now: https://youtu.be/6g21uN6_bNQ?si=A8uwa1RJl1_VMnEX

8 Jan 20min

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