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

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on WHITES! In Episode #74, I discuss the top 5 white wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode! --------- Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase! ----------- Top 5 Italian Whites: 1. Pinot Grigio 2. Moscato d'Asti 3. Vernaccia di San Gimignano 4. Soave Classico 5. Grillo Honorable Mention: Verdicchio

11 Maj 202219min

In today's episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, we continue our mini series on Italy with an interview on white wines from Northern Italy. Filippo Lapides is the National Branding Ambassador for Gemma di Luna, the largest private producer of Prosecco in Italy. Filippo and I discuss how prosecco is different from champagne, delicious pinot grigio and food pairings, and how moscato can be dry or sweet! There's so much incredible wine knowledge in this episode, so grab a glass of prosecco and listen now! And don't forget to subscribe to the show to catch every episode of fun, approachable wine info! ---------- Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase! ----------- Today's Guest: Filippo Lapides of @gemmadiluna Gemma di Luna

4 Maj 202245min

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show, we dive into the top Italian wine regions you need to know about! From Tuscany to Sicily, join me as I cover 6 of Italy's most important regions in less than 30 minutes. It will give you all the tools you need when you are shopping for Italian wines and is a great overview for anyone looking to learn more about this region. This episode is a part of a mini series on Italian wines, so to make sure you don't miss future episodes in the series, subscribe now to The Wine CEO Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts! ---------- Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase! ------------ Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #60: Orange Wines Episode #7: Vin Santo Episode #62: Marsala ---------- Wine Region Notes Piedmont Nebbiolo (Barolo & Barbaresco) Barbera Moscato (Moscato d'Asti) Veneto Prosecco Soave Amarone Valpolicella (Amarone della Valpolicella) Friuli Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Ribolla Gialla Friulano Trentino Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Gewurztraminer Riesling Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine Tuscany Sangiovese (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) Super Tuscans (blends of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and others) Vernaccia (Vernaccia di San Gimignano) Sicily Grillo Carricante Nerello Mascalese Nero d'Avola

27 Apr 202221min

Italy has been making wine for centuries and this incredible region is known for some of the best wines in the world. Today we kick off a mini series on top Italian wine regions and grape varieties that you need to know about from this region! In today's show, I give a quick overview of Italian wine history, wine laws and labelling practices, as well as what to expect over the next few weeks as we dive into the world of Italian wines. Listen now and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! ------ Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsors:  Greenline Goods Use code WINECEO15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase!

20 Apr 202231min

Did you know that wine has been made in Georgia for over 8,000 years?!? And we're not talking about the state of Georgia - we're talking about The Republic of Georgia, straddling Europe and Asia. Wineries in this region are mostly small production facilities on family farms using ancient, traditional winemaking processes. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast Sarah interviews Dr. Kelly McBride, Director of Public & Media Relations for Emerald Wines, the PR firm for Silk Road Wines. Silk Road is a wine distributor that imports natural wines from Georgia. Listen now to learn more about wines from Georgia as well as Kelly's unique career path and how she got into the wine industry without any formal training or hospitality experience! ------------ Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsors:  Greenline Goods Use code WINECEO15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase! -------------- Today's Guest: Dr. Kelly McBride Silk Road Wines (website) Instagram: @silkroadwines

6 Apr 202238min

Did you know that England is famous for making sparkling wine? In fact the south of England is perfect for growing Champagne varietals and the English have capitalized on this by making outstanding sparkling wine in the traditional method. In today's episode I interview Master Sommelier Laura Rhys on the current English wine market as well as her position as a female Master Sommelier in London. Laura works as the Global Brand Ambassador for Gusbourne wines, a well known English winery located in Kent. Laura was the 2009 UK Sommelier of the Year and has worked in countless positions in the wine industry. She is an amazing person and we had a wonderful conversation. You don't want to miss it, so press play now and don't forget to subscribe to the show! Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor:  Greenline Goods Use code WINECEO15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! -------------- Today's Guest: Laura Rhys, Master Sommelier Gusbourne (website) Instagram: gusbourne_wine

30 Mars 202233min

Did you know that wine is made in England? It is! And believe it or not - they grow the grapes there too. Join me in The Wine CEO Podcast Episode 68 as I chat with fellow wine enthusiast, David Montgomery. David lives in Surrey in South East England right in the heart of wine region and he shares his perspective on the history of English wines and why folks should pay attention to the amazing wines coming out of his region! And ps - he's from Scotland originally, so you basically feel like you're listening to Sean Connery talk - it's amazing and you don't want to miss it. Listen now and subscribe to the show if you haven't yet! Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor:  Greenline Goods Use code WINECEO15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! -------------- Today's Guest: David Montgomery Instagram: david_bikes_and_wine

23 Mars 202249min

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show Sarah interviews Terra Jane Albee, owner of Ownroot Collective. Ownroot is a new kind of wine service or club that offers its members exclusive access to small-batch wines made by professional winemakers as their side projects. Some of the top winemakers in the country spend their free time creating these unique, environmentally friendly, and delicious wines under their own labels and Terra Lee is sourcing them and making them available to consumers across the country! She has a really unique background in wine distribution & marketing and you're going to love this interview. Listen to the episode now and be sure to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! And if you love the show - please leave a review! This helps new listeners find the show. Cheers! ------------- Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor:  Greenline Goods Use code WINECEO15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! -------------- Today's Guest: Terra Jane Albee Ownrootcollective.com IG: @ownrootcollective FB: Ownroot Collective --------------

16 Mars 202241min