The Wine CEO Podcast

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The Wine CEO Episode #95: Interview with Doug Frost, Master Sommelier & Master of Wine Oct 19, 2022

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Doug Frost is one of only 4 people in the world to hold both titles - Master of Wine and Master Sommelier. These extremely difficult certifications make Doug a bit of a phenomenon in the wine industry and today on The Wine CEO Podcast he chats with Sarah about why he got both distinctions, how they changed his career, and what he is doing now. Doug talks about his winery, Echolands, in Walla Walla and also mentions The Wine Pinnacle Awards - an illustrious Wine Award Ceremony held in Singapore later this month where he is on the judging panel. This is an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass of your favorite wine and press play now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

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Today's Guest: Doug Frost

Doug's Instagram: @dougmsmw

Echolands Winery Instagram: @echolandswine

Stay tuned for the winners of this year's Wine Pinnacle Awards! Doug will be judging this competition at the end of October and the results should showcase some of the world's top wines!

The Wine CEO Episode #94: Interview with Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation Glassmaker & CEO Oct 12, 2022

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If you've ever bought wine glasses, then it's likely you've heard of Riedel. As one of the world's top producers of stemware, decanters, and glassware; Riedel is a household name used in top restaurants, hotels, and residences around the world. Today on the show, Sarah interviews Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation glassmaker and CEO of the family business. They discuss the impact glassware has on your perception of wine, why you should buy a decanter, and the 2 types of glasses you should buy if you can't afford to fill your house with special styles of glassware. Maximilian also shares practical advice about cleaning glassware, drying decanters, and so much more! You don't want to miss this exciting interview with one of the world's top wine industry professionals - so grab your favorite glass of vino and press play now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

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Today's Guest: Maximilian Riedel

Riedel's Instagram: @riedel_official

Maximilian's Instagram: @maxiriedel

Website: riedel.com

The Wine CEO Episode #93: Top 10 Questions I get asked in Wine Tastings Oct 05, 2022

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Sarah has been hosting wine tastings for years and whether in person or virtually, she always seems to get the same questions! Folks are always curious about "how long a bottle can last once opened", "why a wine tastes dirty", "why wine gives my headaches" and so much more. So today on the show, Sarah is giving quick answers to the top 10 questions she is consistently asked when hosting a wine tasting. Whether you are a beginner wine fan or an expert, today's episode is a great overview of some popular wine topics, so hit play and listen now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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Episode #17 - Wine Temperatures

Episode #38 and Episode #39 - Wine Certifications and what it's like to become a Master Sommelier

Episode #3 - Food and Wine Pairings

Episode #66 - Should you Decant/ Swirl your wine?

Episode #22 and Episode #23 - Wine and Health/ Does Red wine give you headaches?

Episode #12 - What does the vintage/ date on the label mean?

Episode #20 - How can I learn more about wine on my own?

The Wine CEO Episode #92: Interview with Beringer Vineyards Head Winemaker, Ryan Rech Sep 28, 2022

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Founded in 1876, Beringer is the oldest operating winery in the state of California. Today on the show, Sarah interviews the head winemaker from Beringer and discusses their exciting wines coming from Knight's Valley AVA. You also get to hear about harvest and their upcoming vintage, so it's an episode you don't want to miss! Press play to listen to this exciting interview now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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Today's Guest: Ryan Rech from Beringer Vineyards

Beringer Website: www.beringer.com

Visit the Winery and Tasting Room:

2000 Main St

St Helena, CA 94574

The Wine CEO Episode #91: Why you should be doing comparative wine tastings. Sep 21, 2022

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What exactly is a comparative tasting? Why do sommeliers do blind tastings? Is it possible to do a comparative tasting at home? Today on The Wine CEO Podcast, Sarah answers these questions and so many more about the purpose and benefit of doing comparative tastings, even for the average wine consumer! Press play now to listen to this exciting episode and don't forget to subscribe to the show if you haven't yet!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

The Wine CEO Episode #90: What is it like to travel with a Certified Sommelier? Sep 14, 2022

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Today on the podcast show, Sarah interviews her friend and professional fashion photographer, Jeannie Albers, about their recent wine tasting adventures in Europe. The pair travelled to 5 countries in 19 days and tasted a lot of wine! As a wine consumer without any formal education, Jeannie shares her impression of travelling wine regions with a certified sommelier, what she learned, and what she would now do differently when planning her own wine tasting trips. It's an episode you won't want to miss, so press play now to listen in!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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Today's Guest: Jeannie Albers

Instagram: @jeanniealbers

Website: jeanniealbers.com

The Wine CEO Episode #89: The oldest grape vine in the world is in Slovenia?! Sep 07, 2022

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Did you know that Slovenia is home to the oldest grapevine in the world?! Slovenia has an amazing history of winemaking and the region is predominately known for white and orange wines. Sadly the communist influence left the Slovenian wine industry in shambles in the early 1990s and the country has had to work diligently to rebuild the region over the last 3 decades. So how are they doing with this and what were my thoughts after visiting the top wine region of Slovenia? Find out by hitting play and listening to this episode now! And don't forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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Episode #60 - Natural and Orange Wines

The Wine CEO Episode #88: The oldest wine region is Croatia? Aug 31, 2022

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Did you know that Croatia is attributed for having the oldest continuously cultivated vineyard in the entire world? Or that Croatia is the birthplace of Zinfandel? Croatia is an incredibly important wine region in the world and today on the show, Sarah shares an overview of her recent trip to the region, what she thought of the wines, and what you need to know about the future of Croatia. She also gives a unique lesson on how history and economic stability can impact the success of a wine region for generations. It's a fascinating episode and one that you don't want to miss! Press play and start listening now on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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The Wine CEO Episode #87: A trip through English Wine Country with David Montgomery Aug 24, 2022

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Imagine driving through winding roads in a convertible Jaguar hopping from winery to winery in the gorgeous English Countryside. In today's podcast, David Montgomery from @David_bikes_and_wine returns for his second appearance on The Wine CEO Podcast to join Sarah as they recount their tour of 6 wineries and over 30 wines in just 48 hours. Sarah and David summarize their opinion of the current English wine industry and just have a really entertaining and fun conversation. If you ever plan on visiting London, this is an episode that you don't want to miss, so listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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Today's Guest: David Montgomery

Instagram: @David_bikes_and_wine

David's first appearance on The Wine CEO Podcast: Episode #68

The Wine CEO Episode #86: How to plan the perfect wine tasting trip Aug 17, 2022

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In Episode #86, Sarah shares all of her top tips for planning an amazing wine tasting trip! What should you pack? Do you have to make reservations? Should you book with a local guide or just go on your own? All of these questions and so many more are discussed so it's an episode you don't want to miss! Hit play now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to listen!

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik

Discount code at checkout THEWINECEO for 20% off!

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