The Wine CEO Podcast Episode 12 - Is age just a number? Vintages, Old Wine, and more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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