The Wine CEO Episode #173: Australian Wine 101

While Champagne is by far the most important region for sparkling wine in the world, did you know that it's actually one of the smallest regions by production in France? In today's episode, Sarah gives you an overview of everything you need to know about this region and the famous sparkling wine by the same name. This episode is perfect for all wine enthusiasts and anyone who wants to feel confident shopping for and drinking various champagnes. ------ The best way to enjoy this episode is in video format. Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/JmndM5vJnus  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Listen to Episode 151 for info about Champagne regulations, Still wines made in Champagne, and more! https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg?si=KktuJbsWEW1IrCMS   How to safely open a bottle of champagne: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXvm-sQljeN/?igsh=MWFlZWtlbjduYW9jNg==   The official website for the Champagne region with lots of great educational content: https://www.champagne.fr/en

10 Jan 202442min

Do you know how wine barrels are made? Join Sarah today as she visits a cooperage, or wine barrel manufacturer in Champagne, France! And don't forget to subscribe to @thewineceo on YouTube so that you can catch all of the upcoming episodes on Champagne! The best way to enjoy this episode is in video format. Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/SHqlMF3PZWo ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Tonnellerie de Champagne  https://tonnellerie-artisanale.com/en#index  Call or email ahead to visit

20 Dec 202317min

What would champagne look like if it were a painting? Is it possible to express the flavors of champagne in a physical way? In this week's podcast, Sarah interviews Caroline Brun, a Champagne ambassador and artist who was born and raised in a Champagne family. Caroline's unique perspective on experiencing Champagne showcases creativity at it's finest and her passion for the Champagne region is unmatched! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of bubbly and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to @thewineceo on YouTube so that you can catch all of the upcoming episodes on Champagne! Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WJvjxakup7g ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Caroline Brun Website: https://www.caroline-brun.com/en Email for Tours of the cellar studio or to inquire about purchasing artwork: brun.caroline@aol.com Follow on Social: @ladegustationvisuelle  https://www.instagram.com/ladegustationvisuelle/  #champagne #wine #wineeducation #winemaker #winemakers #wineregion #winery #vineyards #winelovers #winelove #visitfrance #visitparis #france #francetravel #paristravel #paristravelguide #miniseries

13 Dec 202318min

Why is Champagne so expensive? What makes it so special compared to other sparkling wines in the world? Why are there so many regulations around Champagne Production? In the first video of this Champagne mini series, join Sarah as she interviews Pierre Yves Bournerais - an oenologist and consultant in the Champagne region for over 30 years. He discusses the regulations, champagne house classifications, what makes champagne so expensive, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of bubbly and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to  @thewineceo  on YouTube so that you can catch all of the upcoming episodes on Champagne! (PS there will be additional content not featured on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other traditional audio platforms to preserve the quality of the content on video only). Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Pierre Yves Bournerais from @pybubbles on Instagram

6 Dec 202345min

Have you ever wanted a glass of wine, but you knew you wouldn't finish the bottle before it went bad? Or maybe you constantly debate between opening a red wine or a white wine because your taste doesn't align with your significant other? These were huge challenges before Greg Lambrecht invented the Coravin. This amazing device is truly changing the way consumers and industry professionals experience wine. In Episode #150 of The Wine CEO Podcast, join Sarah as she sits down for an interview with Greg to learn how he came up with this invention, who it's best for, what new models they've introduced, and so much more! And if you haven't subscribed to The Wine CEO Podcast, be sure to do so now so that you never miss a new episode on Wednesday mornings. You can also sign up for The Wine CEO Monthly newsletters to gain exclusive access to wine content at thewineceo.com Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4pI5xlANeyQ ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Greg Lambrecht from Coravin https://www.coravin.com/ Coravin Timeless Model: https://www.coravin.com/products/timeless-six-mist-premium-set Coravin Pivot Model: https://www.coravin.com/products/pivot-plus Coravin Sparkling: https://www.coravin.com/products/sparkling   Where to find Coravin: https://www.coravin.com/where-to-find Follow Coravin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coravin/

29 Nov 202349min

This is my #1 most listened to episode every year! The holiday gift guide is an overview of my top gift recommendations each year for creative and unique gifts for every wine lover in your life! This year you can check out the top 9 gifts in my gift guide and also sign up for my email newsletter to get exclusive access to 10 additional gift ideas! Check out thewineceo.com to subscribe to my newsletter. Anyone who registers before December 31, 2023 will automatically receive access. After that date, just email me at sarah@thewineceo.com to get them! ------ This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube channel so you can see each gift item as I describe it! View now at https://youtu.be/iDqLCxJoJn8 ------ Check out the pictures of each item on my blog post for today's episode: thewineceo.com/blog/holidaygiftguide2023 ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Gift #1: Wine Bags Santa Pants: https://www.potterybarn.com/products/santa-claus-pants-wine-bag/?sku=2852028&cm_ven=PLA&cm_ite=2852028_14751347029&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Local&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZm8KQgYLd2Ky0YhCK1wV1oXHbvIK2fJPkifWDhMvI_CbRS0DQh0U6RoC08IQAvD_BwE Sherpa Bag: https://www.potterybarn.com/products/sherpa-double-wine-bag/?cm_src=rel  Gift #2: Coasters - west elm ($40) https://www.westelm.com/products/mixed-marble-coasters-set-of-4-e2338/?sku=8674930&cm_ven=PLA&cm_ite=8674930_14638723370&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Local&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZr6MPqMIAD6bqRNI6ti6KE_oX17T019rpAdBNwuQgDl-ZMLzUvrl4hoCYooQAvD_BwE Gift #3: Vintage Champagne Stopper & Bottle of GH Mumm Champagne https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/ws-heritage-champagne-stopper/?catalogId=79&sku=1835393&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Tabletop%20%26%20Bar%20%3E%20Wine%20Tools&region_id=751260&cm_ite=1835393_20504790180&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZvpnDt1UM7F4vHndO-ApPPisTX9HUaCsqBldnbFxGxemdRLRYZkK3xoCo6wQAvD_BwE Gift #4: Wine & Cheese Board deck by @ainttooproudtomeg  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593581040?&linkCode=sl1&tag=megquinn-20&linkId=6d624822d9f49de9c5f56f77d91be039&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Gift #5: Wine Bottle Brush - cleaning glassware https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/hold-everything-stemware-brush/?pkey=s~stemware%20cleaning~3&sbkey=default Gift #6: Wine skin - bubble wrap bags (6 for $20 on amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-6-Pack/dp/B00GIX51V6/ref=asc_df_B00GIX51V6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167153947654&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17659495060662029950&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012395&hvtargid=pla-359902335247&psc=1&mcid=6870a54535e73e9797a417fd1754fd9a&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZifJ-ip3i0MCQ4jrtYnacqF8y4tYTMGakgGnzW1Hf5-Tz4JLHuVGnxoCadsQAvD_BwE Gift #7: Coravin Pivot https://www.coravin.com/products/pivot?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZkCVjuy_1o8kvsNAJJ8dqeX0D-QypJcjKQ6dC1p6j67GPFTPUPl1AhoCFTcQAvD_BwE Gift #8: Anthropologie Tulip Glasses https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/waterfall-tulip-glasses-set-of-4?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=100&searchparams=q%3Dtulip%2520glass&type=STANDARD&size=Set%20of%204&quantity=1 Gift #9: Legacy Tabletop Wine Opener https://www.wineenthusiast.com/w/legacy-corkscrew-with-black-marble-stand-handle-pewter-not-personalized?customer_id=812-391-9340&utm_source=google&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZrgr0sCMpmHA6AGy_sh2ofJBYxTYF3QMLjk2oxJx0I-loJAJQXPrChoC2ZQQAvD_BwE https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wine-bottle-opener-and-wood-stand/?_br_psugg_q=wine%20bottle%20opener

22 Nov 202316min

Are you stressed about picking the perfect wines for the holiday season? Thanksgiving is always a challenging meal for wine pairings because of the many competing flavors on your table. From green bean casserole and cranberry sauce to turkey and sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving is the toughest holiday for picking wines! So join Sarah as she shares her top Sommelier tips to make this Thanksgiving easy and stress free. She also shares her 5 favorite wines to drink with Thanksgiving so you have plenty of options to choose from. And don't forget to hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode of fun and approachable wine content here on  @thewineceo  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Episodes referenced in today's show: Episode #98: Top 3 Tips for Thanksgiving  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ui1WvznThJuNrvOprv1hB?si=5lNTUqe0SHW9qPcOSU0xtQ Episode #50: Three American wines on every Thanksgiving Table  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1akNDSqtBD0jvZDRVCp0mj?si=pNmFFFbiR4yhBgWa8xbZDQ Episode #4: What wine says Gobble Gobble?  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mpkqzG23YpspchJ93DZmW?si=3MF1kfgiT2Wrt8SjMhJyDg Episode #3: Food and Wine Pairings  https://open.spotify.com/episode/48SstkEo4UEaUjsJ67xq7U?si=B7UXvCT2TjSGQnK-RzSqdw

15 Nov 202317min

What would you do if you ordered a bottle of Pinot Gris, but the wine was orange when it was delivered? In this week's episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah chats with Morgan Beck, the winemaker at Johan Vineyards - a winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Morgan shared about the unique Pinot Gris she is making with extended skin maceration, the first Savagnin planted in Oregon, as well as a unique Pinot Noir that is a delicious pick for Thanksgiving. It's a great interview, so grab. your favorite glass of wine and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to The Wine CEO YouTube channel for more fun and approachable wine content! @thewineceo Watch this episode on my Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/9tDA9icICYI  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's Guest: Morgan Beck, winemaker at Johan Vineyard https://www.johanvineyards.com/ Her top picks for Thanksgiving: Orange Pinot Gris: https://shop.johanvineyards.com/product/2021-Pinot-Gris--Drueskall?pageID=2DB1092F-C64E-3F78-8E3A-821B9940FD04&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10& Mariafeld Pinot Noir: https://shop.johanvineyards.com/product/2019-Pinot-Noir--Mariafeld?pageID=2DB1092F-C64E-3F78-8E3A-821B9940FD04&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10&  #wine #winetasting #wineeducation #oregon #visitoregon #winemaker #winemakers #sommelier #fallweather #american

8 Nov 202345min