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 #184: Visit the Marne Valley with me and taste at 3 small champagne producers!

The Wine CEO Episode #184: Visit the Marne Valley with me and taste at 3 small champagne producers!

Have you ever heard of "anti-champagne"? Curious if 2024 will be a good vintage for Champagne? Wanting to level up your knowledge around small grower producers in Champagne? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then today's episode is for you! In September, I traveled to Champagne and got to visit 3 small grower producers to discuss what they are doing to stand out in the Marne Valley. Join me as I help pick grapes before the harvest to test for maturity, taste non traditional styles of champagne, discuss the challenges in a difficult harvest year, and so much more! This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/cahj_lTfmBs  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Champagne 101: https://youtu.be/JmndM5vJnus Champagne Region Travel Tips: https://youtu.be/UbvcG0ngQNU What makes Champagne unique?: https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg Champagne tips for the Holidays: https://youtu.be/NG5rEz2kX1s

18 Dec 202434min

The Wine CEO Episode #183: Top 3 Christmas Wines

The Wine CEO Episode #183: Top 3 Christmas Wines

The holidays are here and everyone is asking for the best Christmas wine pairings! I've pulled together my favorite wines to stock for the holidays that are absolute crowd pleasers and delicious food pairing wines! Listen now to get a head of your Christmas shopping! This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/tJM1gdEInno ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo

11 Dec 202410min

The Wine CEO Episode #182: Two Champagne Alternatives and more Affordable Holiday Bubbles

The Wine CEO Episode #182: Two Champagne Alternatives and more Affordable Holiday Bubbles

Around the holidays, everyone is looking for affordable sparkling wine options for large parties, cocktail mixers, and mimosas. While we would love to pop a bottle of $75+ champagne for these occasions, it's not always practical or financially feasible. So today's episode brings you some top options when shopping for a budget friendly champagne alternative! Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/slEw-hi7QXg ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ----- Top Tips: Check out Cremants from France Check out Sparkling wines from California Prosecco and Cava are very different from Champagne, but Corpinat is a close Cava style For info on these tips and more, watch the entire episode now! For more information on Champagne, check out the episodes below: Champagne 101: https://youtu.be/JmndM5vJnus?si=SsAvcLat6miPH96I The Widow Cliquot Book Review: https://youtu.be/LYAPhPq9zEY?si=8ocxm3q_6LpAGC3_ Champagne Region Travel Tips: https://youtu.be/UbvcG0ngQNU?si=dMCfSAjyFYzb0G8z What Makes Champagne so special: https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg?si=T42cwwbfhU-Ql4X_

4 Dec 202410min

The Wine CEO Episode #181: Champagne tips for the Holidays

The Wine CEO Episode #181: Champagne tips for the Holidays

Whenever you're celebrating, a nice bottle of champagne feels like the best way to treat yourself and enjoy the moment. That's why so many people look for Champagne during the holiday season as they are celebrating with family and loved ones! In today's episode, I'm coving some of my top tips when shopping for champagne, serving champagne, and more! Grab your favorite glass of bubbly and hit play now!  Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/NG5rEz2kX1s  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ----- Top Tips: Temperature is key! Store your champagne around 42-45F so that you can serve it between 45-50F (6-8C). Glassware is important! If you don't have a tulip glass, use a white wine glass. Coupes and Flutes are not the best glass when enjoying Champagne. Champagne pairs well with almost any food! Don't age your wine - it's already at the perfect age. Be careful when opening your wine that the cork doesn't explode and hurt you or someone else. When shopping, plan to spend at least $60-$70+ and decide what sweetness level you want and if you are looking to try a larger house or a small grower/ producer. For info on these tips and more, watch the entire episode now! For more information on Champagne, check out the episodes below: Champagne 101: https://youtu.be/JmndM5vJnus?si=SsAvcLat6miPH96I The Widow Cliquot Book Review: https://youtu.be/LYAPhPq9zEY?si=8ocxm3q_6LpAGC3_ Champagne Region Travel Tips: https://youtu.be/UbvcG0ngQNU?si=dMCfSAjyFYzb0G8z What Makes Champagne so special: https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg?si=T42cwwbfhU-Ql4X_

27 Nov 202421min

The Wine CEO Episode #180: Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The Wine CEO Episode #180: Holiday Gift Guide 2024

It's that time of the year again and everyone is preparing for the holiday season! If you are just starting your shopping list, I've got you covered for the wine lover in your life! (or yourself)! This year's 2024 holiday gift guide is full of top wine gifts that I'm asking Santa for or buying for friends and family. I'll also be sharing more details about these gifts on my Instagram stories and will let you know if they go on sale throughout the holiday season. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!   Shop my 2024 holiday gift guide on Benable! (You do not need a benable account to shop the links and I make a small commission when you buy through Benable. Thanks for your continued support of The Wine CEO Podcast!): https://benable.com/thewineceo/2024-holiday-gift-guide  Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/n9IB9SAcFv0  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo https://www.thewineceo.com/blog/holidaygiftguide2024

20 Nov 202411min

The Wine CEO Episode #179: Tips to look like a wine expert

The Wine CEO Episode #179: Tips to look like a wine expert

Have 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  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Stop these Wine Faux Pas Now: Episode #14 of The Wine CEO Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EdGrujXhYEH2JbmR5m9Bj?si=KVjTIK1MTRSJRejvFu6rwA

13 Nov 202410min

The Wine CEO Episode #178: What wines are Keto? (And are they actually low sugar or just marketing?)

The Wine CEO Episode #178: What wines are Keto? (And are they actually low sugar or just marketing?)

Are you on a keto diet? Or have you ever tried to cut out sugars and carbs to lose weight? It may surprise you that there are keto wines, but they aren't just the ones marketed as "Keto" or "Low Carb". Join me today as I discuss wine label marketing, keto wines, sweet wines, and more! 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/WHcRwafbK4c  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo

6 Nov 202412min

The Wine CEO Episode #177: Why is Gen Z not drinking wine? And is the industry worried?

The Wine CEO Episode #177: Why is Gen Z not drinking wine? And is the industry worried?

Did you know that Gen Z is not drinking wine? It's a trend that has a lot of winemakers scared as they watch sales plummet and sober culture rise. In today's episode, I talk about this new trend, my thoughts on why it's happening, and if I think it will change. Press play now to listen to this hot topic now! Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/6g21uN6_bNQ ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo

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