The Wine CEO Podcast

After over 3.5 years of podcasting, 175 episodes, and over 100k downloads - it's time to take a break. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who tunes in each Wednesday morning to my show! I love this podcast and enjoy creating new wine content every week for you, but I also recognize that it's important to rest and recharge my creative battery.

I'll be taking a sabbatical from my weekly Wine CEO Podcast and will also be taking a short break from social media in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about wine or requests for future content/ episodes, please feel free to email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram  @thewineceo  and I will respond to you when I return from my break.

Thank you all for your love and support! I'm so grateful for this community and the encouragement you have shown me over the last few years. I hope you drink something new and delicious this week and I will see you all soon!

Old wines are very different from young wines, but are they always better? Join Sarah and fellow wine expert @david_bikes_and_wine as they debate this topic while tasting a 65 year old Beaujolais! If you've ever considered starting a wine cellar or you just want to learn more about old wines, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite glass of wine and press play now!

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/eKSn-3_47VQ 

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Today's Guest:

David Montgomery

Social: @david_bikes_and_wine

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Sarah's favorite distributor of old wines: Benchmark Wine Group

David's favorite local distributor of old wines: @thewinecruuk

The Durand, vintage cork removal: https://thedurand.com/

Video tutorial on using a Durand: https://youtube.com/shorts/zYvEdETg3t4 

For many years, it's been difficult to get great quality Australian wines in the US. But a husband and wife sommelier duo is working to change this! Legend Imports is an amazing brand focused on Aussie wines and Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross are working to share some of the top Aussie finds around the world. They also wrote a new book for wine enthusiasts of all levels to learn about this amazing region and the wines you need to be familiar with from Australia. Grab your favorite glass of Aussie Shiraz and press play now to learn more from Jane and Jonathan!

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/B27_5qrFHFk 

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Today's Guests:

Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

https://howtodrinkaustralian.com/

https://legendaustralia.com/

Social: @auswinelegends

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Last week's Australia 101 episode: https://youtu.be/KUHRoP0LOmw?si=B8I-ZcqcQ3TVg6zB

If all you know about Australian wines are the cute kangaroo labels in the grocery store, then today's episode is for you! Australia is making some incredible wines and in today's podcast, Sarah is giving you an overview of the top regions and grape varities you want to be familiar with. So grab your favorite glass of Shiraz and let's go down under to take a look at Australian wine.

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/KUHRoP0LOmw

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Have you ever planned a party and felt totally lost at how many bottles to purchase, which wines to buy, how to display them, or which glasses to use? Well whether you are hosting a bridal shower, mother's day brunch, or birthday party this spring, today's episode is for you! In this episode, Sarah shares her top wine realted tips for party planning and interviews her friend Darbie Angell. Darbie is the CEO of her brand, Darbie Angell, as well as an expert in the event planning and hosting world. Dabrie shares her perspective on table trends for glassware, decorating, and more. It's an episode you don't want to miss so grab your favorite glass of wine and press play now! 

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/nLnwN6IjV-4 

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Today's Guest:

Darbie Angell

@darbieangell

Can you imagine your family doing something for 21 generations?! The Raventos family can! They have been making wine in Northern Spain for hundreds of years and the current owner/ operator Pepe is determined to continue this amazing legacy. Not only are they one of the oldest wineries in the world, but he is also the great great grandson of the father of Spanish sparkling wine! In today's episode, Sarah interviews Pepe about the Penedes region, why he left the Cava DO, why the Xarello grape is so important in Spain, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of spanish bubbly and press play now!

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/MwNPJI2LZNk 

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Today's Guest:

Pepe Raventos

21st Generation winemaker

Raventos i Blanc Family Winery https://www.raventos.com/

Can Sumoi https://cansumoi.cat/en/ 

Vins Pepe Raventos https://www.raventos.com/store/the_most_personal_wines 

Did you know that Spain has been making sparkling wine in the Traditional Champagne method for over 150 years? So what makes it different from Champagne? And is it worth it to travel to this region in Spain? Join Sarah in today's Wine CEO Podcast episode as she covers these topics and more, covering the amazing region of Penedes, Spain! And be sure to subscribe to the show if you haven't yet so that you never miss a new episode!

The best way to experience this episode is to watch it on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OPYa9EQLnwg 

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Podcasts and Tips mentioned in today's episode:

Day trip Wine Tour from Barcelona: https://winetourismspain.com/ 

The tour I took: https://winetourismspain.com/324/private-wine-tour-from-barcelona/ 

Wineries I visited in Penedes:

Recaredo

Can Bas

Champagne 101 Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aQVHuri223BjqryGaJITa?si=DaHfTqTwTUGhFl67aRct8A

What would you do if you were widowed at 27 and had to run a struggling wine business all by yourself while raising your small child? Combine this difficult scenario with 2 wars, global trade restrictions, plagues, economic turmoil, and cut throat competition - and you have the life of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot. Barbe-Nicole is the famous widow who started Veuve Clicquot Champagne House in the late 1700s and she is attributed for being the mother of Champagne as a brand and world renowned product. Join Sarah as she reviews the biography of this incredible woman's life by Tilar Mazzeo. 

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The best way to experience this episode is on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LYAPhPq9zEY

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Widow-Clicquot-Story-Champagne-Empire/dp/0061288586

Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-widow-clicquot-tilar-j-mazzeo?variant=32122931839010

Did you know that only 15% of wines around the world are made by women winemakers?! In celebration of International Women's Day this week, Sarah interviews Marilee Bramhall, owner of Iola wines. Iola is a Wine Distribution company that only sources wines from top female producers in France and Italy (and hopefully many more locations soon). Join Sarah and Marilee for a great discussion on women in the wine industry, women trailblazers, finding top female produced wines, and much more!

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The best way to experience this episode is on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/x5M1-re6XJc

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Today's Guest: Marilee Bramhall

 https://www.iolawines.com/

Instagram: @iola.wines

Tours of Champagne: https://www.delectabulles.com/en/

Did you know that Texas makes wine? And while this emerging region may not be known by many wine consumers, it is making some outstanding wines! Join Sarah in today's episode as she interviews Brian Heath, founder of Heath Family Brands - a conglomeration of wine labels producing some of the top wines in Texas. If you've every considered visiting Fredericksburg, Texas or if you're looking for a great destination to spend a long weekend in 2024 - this episode is for you!

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The best way to enjoy this episode is on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/nJ8IwMDtHF4 

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Today's Guest:

Brian Heath

https://heathfamilybrands.com/

Vsiting Fredericksburg: https://www.wineroad290.com/wineries/

Instagram:

@grapecreekvineyards

@jenblossomcellars

@heathsparklingwines

@inventionvineyards