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

What is decanting? Do you only decant expensive wines? And how do you know how long you should decant a wine for? In today's episode I dive into these questions and so many more about decanting wine! It's a topic I get asked about all the time and one that I love to talk about. So grab a glass of wine, get comfy on the couch, and press play to learn all about decanting in this quick but approachable and fun episode! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music if you haven't yet! ------ Sign up for my newsletter here >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------ Sponsor of today's show: Wash & Wik Code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase ------ Great brands of decanters: Riedel (Classic Decanter from Williams Sonoma) Riedel (Horn Decanter) Riedel (Swan Style Decanter) Schott Zwiesel (Classic Decanter) Riedel Merlot vs Cabernet Sauvignon styles for Medium vs Heavy bodied red wine decanting  ------

9 Mars 202223min

Today wraps up this 4 week mini series with a discussion about one of the world's most popular fortified wines...port! Port is from the Douro River Valley in Portugal and there are tons of different styles that are made. Listen now to get a glimpse into the styles, food pairings, and history that make this wine so unique! And don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! thewineceo.com ------ Wine Wash Co. 10% off your purchase with code: WINECEO ------ Grapes used to make Port: White: Malvasia fina, rabigato, gouveio, codega, viosinho, and sometimes an additional indigenous Portuguese varieties  Red: Sousao, tinta barroca, Tinto cao, touriga franca, touriga Nacional, and tinta Roriz (which is also known as Tempranillo and is native to Spain) Some of the major labels of Port you might see are Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's, Sandeman, Warre, Croft, Quinta do Noval, Quinta do Vesuvio, Smith Woodhouse, Taylor, Fonseca, and more. ------ Contact me: Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo Twitter: @thewineceo Check out my blog and website thewineceo.com

2 Mars 202222min

What exactly is Madeira? Is it just for cooking? How do you know which styles are sweet and which are dry? In Episode #64, we dive into the delicious fortified wine made on the island of Madeira! I tell you all about how it's made as well as some fun facts on how Madeira impacted early American History! It's an episode you won't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of vino and press play now!  thewineceo.com ------ Wine Wash Co. 10% off your purchase with code: WINECEO ------ Grapes used to make Madeira: Sercial, verdelho, terrantez, bual, and malmsey (white) As well as the one red grape - Tinta negra mole (aka negramoll). Some of the major labels of Madeira you might see are Cossart Gordon, Miles, Blandy’s, and Sandeman. ------ Contact me: Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo Twitter: @thewineceo Check out my blog and website thewineceo.com

23 Feb 202223min

Sherry is not just for old European men who sit around in robes and smoke cigars. It's an amazing fortified wine from the south of Spain that can actually be made in 7 unique styles! Listen today as we dive into the uniqueness of this region, great food pairings, and everything you need to know about Sherry! Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music today so that you never miss an episode! thewineceo.com ------ Wine Wash Co. 10% off your purchase with code: WINECEO ------ Grapes grown in the Jerez region that can be used in Sherry:  Palomino Fino, Moscatel Bianco, Pedro Ximenez Seven Styles of Sherry: Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, Cream, Pedro Ximenez ------ Contact me: Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo Twitter: @thewineceo Check out my blog and website thewineceo.com

16 Feb 202219min

Join Certified Sommelier, Sarah, as we dive into the world of fortified wines in this 4 week mini series. Today the focus is Marsala, an Italian fortified wine made in Sicily. Learn about how marsala is made and why it's a delicious wine to try! If you haven't subscribed to the show yet, be sure to sign up in Amazon Music, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode!  ------ Wash & Wik Use Code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase today! ------ Great Marsala brands to check out: Pellegrino & Florio ------ Contact me: Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo Twitter: @thewineceo Check out my blog and website thewineceo.com

9 Feb 202215min

Did you know that there's a new style of rosé on the market? Prosecco DOC just started allowing rosé versions of prosecco, so we are starting to see pink colored prosecco hitting the shelves in wine markets everywhere. In today's episode, I share all about rosé prosecco, how it compares to white prosecco, and why it's your top pick for Valentine's Day! It's one you don't want to miss, so grab a glass of wine and listen now! ------ thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------ Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #15: Top 5 Rosé recs for 2021 Episode #16: Chocolate & Wine Pairings ------ Sponsor of today's show: Wash & Wik Code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase ---------- A few new Pink Proseccos to try: Albino Armani Ruffino Lamarcha Tiamo Nino Franco

2 Feb 202217min

Have you ever heard of Natural wines? How about an Orange wine? Well spoiler alert - Orange wines are not made from oranges, but are a unique category of wine made from grapes. In today's podcast show I'm diving into this special topic in the wine industry to chat all about Natty wine, Pet Nats, Orange wines and more! Be sure to subscribe to my show so that you never miss an episode! ------ thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------ Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #58: Why aren't all wines vegan? Episode #59: Organic, Sustainable, and Biodynamic wines ------ Notes from today's episode: Orange wines from the Republic of Georgia are made in a clay pot called a qvevri. Col Fondo Prosecco is a Natural Wine version of Prosecco.

26 Jan 202218min

There are a lot of terms used on wine labels to denote the grape growing practices like "organic", "biodynamic", and sustainably farmed". But what does that mean for the wine? Can these terms be interchangeable to basically mean the wine is healthier? NO! These terms each have unique definitions and don't necessarily mean that your wine is "healthier". Listen to today's episode to learn all about these labelling terms and more! And don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. ---------- thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ---------- Today's Sponsor: Wash + Wik Use code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase ---------- Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #22: (Sulfites in Wine): Red Wine is NOT giving you headaches.... Episode #58: Why isn't wine vegan? ---------- Organizations mentioned in today's show: Demeter Association for Biodynamic Wines Biodyvin

19 Jan 202221min