The Wine CEO Episode #183: Top 3 Christmas Wines

Thanksgiving is here and there are 3 delicious wines that you need on your holiday table! These wines will pair perfectly with your turkey dinner and all of the yummy fall flavors. Listen now to learn about these 3 wines and why they make perfect Thanksgiving wines. And don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! ----------------- thewineceo.com >> Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! Today's Episode was sponsored by Wash + Wik Soap and Candle, Co. Enter Code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase. ----------------- Listen to Episode #4 on Beaujolais Nouveau (What wine says Gobble, Gobble?) Wines from today's show: Pinot Noir: Erath, Argyle, La Crema, Ponzi, Domaine Drouhin, and EZY TGR. Chardonnay: Far Niente, Cakebread, Sonoma Cutrer, and Frank Family. Riesling: Chateau Ste Michelle (Special Label - Eroica), Poet's Leap, Forge Cellars (NY), and Leelanau Cellars (MI). U.S. Sparkling: Iron Horse (Or French Champagne houses in California like Mumm, Roederer, Chandon, Piper, and more).

17 Nov 202117min

Have you ever wanted to know what wine pairs perfectly with your favorite flavor of cake? In episode #49, I dive into the most popular cake flavors and the wines that are their perfect match. From classics like chocolate and vanilla to favorites like strawberry and red velvet - this is an episode full of delicious wine pairings you don't want to miss! Listen now to this quick episode and check out thewineceo.com for a full list of these wine pairings and more! ------ Today's Podcast Sponsor: Wash & Wik Enter Promo Code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase at Washandwik.com ------ Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #8: Holiday Bubbles and NYE Champagne Episode #16: Chocolate and Wine Pairings Episode #47: Halloween Candy and Wine Pairings ------ Wines mentioned in today's show: Ruffino Moscato d'Asti  Duckhorn Merlot Silverado Vineyards Merlot Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Aqcui Riuniti Sparkling Lambrusco Boticello Sparkling Lambrusco Taylor Fladgate Port Porto Valdouro Port Louis Jadot Beaujolais (Gamay) Erath Pinot Noir EzyTgr Pinot Noir Bertrand Cotes des Rosè Sonoma Cutrer Rosè Joseph Drouhin Chablis (Chardonnay) Piper Heidseick Champagne Tsarine Champagne Ruffino Prosecco Tesoro della Regina Prosecco Dr. Loosen Riesling Chateau Ste Michelle Eroica Riesling Forge Cellars Riesling ------

10 Nov 202117min

There’s nothing wrong with diving into a glass of wine, but you may be missing a few sommelier recommended steps that could help you enjoy that glass even more. In today's episode, I share how these 4 steps will make your wine tasting experience so amazing and why you need to add them into your wine routine asap! This technique isn't anything groundbreaking, but they are commonly forgotten when the average consumer sits down to enjoy a glass of wine. Listen now to learn more! ------------------- Check out The Wine CEO blog post for Episode #48 to get an overview of the 4 steps to proper wine tasting as well as a few tasting wheels that can help you determine wine flavors.  ------------------ Contact: thewineceo.com sarah@thewineceo.com (email me to learn more about my wine tastings!) @thewineceo  ---------------- Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik  Enter code: THEWINECEO for 20% off your purchase today! ----------------- Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #2: Wine 101 Episode #22: Red wine is not giving you headaches (a lesson on tannins and sulfites) Episode #39: So you want to be a sommelier? (an episode on wine certification programs)

3 Nov 202135min

Halloween is here and every day is cheat day as we enjoy caramels, candy corn, chocolates, and so many delicious sweets. This week on The Wine CEO Podcast I'm rounding up your favorite Halloween candies and pairing them with tons of delicious wines. Ever wondered what wine to drink which you snack on a bag of Sour Patch kids? This episode is for you! Don't forget to subscribe to The Wine CEO Podcast show wherever you listen so that you never miss an episode! ----------------- thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @Sarahthewineceo ------------------ Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik, enter promo code THEWINECEO for 20% off your next purchase! Episode #16 - Pairing Chocolate & Wine Check out the free info sheet from today's show HERE. I recap all of the wine and candy pairings in one easy photo that you can save to your phone. Enjoy!

27 Okt 202117min

In episode #46 we hear from a real life Maitre d of a 5 star/ 5 diamond restaurant. Israel Perez has been the Maitre d and General Manager of Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for over 15 years. In this time, he has gained incredible experience serving guests from a wine list of over 700 bottles. In this episode, Israel tells us how he picks wine for the list, how he pairs wine with the incredible food of James Beard nominated Chef Scott Hunnel, and he shares a personal perspective of what it's like to work at such a high profile restaurant. Ever wondered how you get a job like that or what it takes to be a maitre d? Have you ever been curious about what it's like to serve someone a bottle of wine worth $35,000?! Then this episode is for you! Listen now and don't forget to write a review after to tell me what you enjoyed most about the show. ------------------- Victoria & Albert's (Walt Disney World's 5 Star and 5 Diamond Restaurant) Website For reservations: 407-939-3862 or WDW.Victoria.and.Alberts@disney.com   Israel's favorite wines: 1. Brunello di Montalcino 2. Barolo 3. Amarone (specifically enjoys a good Recioto) -------------------------------- To sign up for my newsletter: thewineceo.com For more wine related social media content: @thewineceo

20 Okt 202157min

This week on The Wine CEO Podcast we are continuing the discussion around The Disney Family of Wines! If you don't know anything about this private club of wines featured in the Disney parks and resorts, be sure to listen to Episode #44 to hear Part 1 of this series. And as always, check out social media @thewineceo for more wine related content! thewineceo.com --------------------------- Wineries from Today's Show: Kurt Russell's Gogi Wines made at Ampelos Cellars Chappellet MacMurray Estate Vineyards Skywalker Vineyards

13 Okt 202118min

Did you know that there's a secret club of winemakers connected to the Disney Company? After working at Walt Disney World for 10 years, I'm giving you all of the secrets on this private wine club and more! In part 1 of this series, we dive into the unique stories of 3 of these winemakers and the incredible stories that make them legends at the most magical place on earth. Subscribe now so that you don't miss an episode of The Wine CEO Podcast and sign up for my newsletter at thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------------------ Wineries discussed in today's episode: Fess Parker Winery Frank Family Vineyards Silverado Winery

6 Okt 202121min

This week we continue the discussion on the U.S. Pacific Northwest. I focus on Washington State and compare a lot of facts against our topic of part 1 in this series, Oregon. I also mention 2 minor wine regions that you may not be aware are a part of the Pacific Northwest. It's a great episode about up and coming US wine regions that are growing in popularity and world acclaim. Check out the blog post for this episode on thewineceo.com HERE Wineries to check out from Washington State: Chateau St. Michelle, Poet’s Leap, Leonetti Cellar, L’Ecole No. 41, Andrew Will, and Woodward Canyon.

29 Sep 202132min