The Wine CEO Podcast

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The Wine CEO Episode #193: Why are wine trade shows important? An interview with Vinexposium Apr 09, 2025

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Why are wine trade shows important? Join me today in an interview with the Marketing director of Vinexposium, one of the largest providers of wine industry events around the globe! In early May I'm attending the Vinexposium event for North and South America in Miami and I'm so excited to network with over 3,000 brands and beverage professionals. Press play now to learn more about this awesome event!

This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/y1ynpU8_Lw8

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Today's Guest:

Vinexpo America 2025 – Miami The must-attend Wine & Spirits event of the year!

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The Wine CEO Episode #192: Wine Tech Disruption with WINEing Apr 02, 2025

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Have you ever tried to purchase wine from a winery but the minimum to ship prohibited you from completing the sale? Winemakers and distributors are limited by shipping costs, import taxes, and fees that make it impossible to sell single bottles to consumers around the globe. BUT, one tech company is looking to change that. Join me as I sit down with WINEing Co-founder, Moshe Weizman as we discuss his new platform and how it's encouraging collaborative wine buying. It's an exciting change coming to the wine industry and you need to know about it! So grab a glass of wine and press play now!

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This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OdcPl6_J29Q

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Today's Guest: Moshe Weizman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheweizman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshe_wineing/

Website: www.wineing.net

Article mentioned in the interview: https://transformingwine.substack.com/p/marketplaces-eat-markets

The Wine CEO Episode #191: Single Serve Luxury Wines with Wander + Ivy Mar 26, 2025

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If you have been shopping for single serve wine options recently then you may have noticed that they're mostly in cans, boxes, or plastic bottles. Packaging not only has marketing impact on buyer perception, but it also impacts the taste of the wine! That's why Dana Spaulding created Wander + Ivy, a luxury single serve wine brand with sexy glass bottling for her high quality, sustainably sourced wines! In today's episode, I interviewed Dana about entering the wine industry with no prior experience selling or serving wine and the challenges she faced breaking into the market! So grab a glass of your favorite wine and press play to hear Dana's story and learn about this amazing female founded wine brand!

This episode is best viewed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1YVNUpjnra4

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Today's guest: Dana Spaulding

Wander + Ivy Website: https://wanderandivy.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderandivy/#

The Wine CEO Episode #190: Napa 101: A Beginner's guide to America's top wine region Mar 19, 2025

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Even if you know nothing about wine, you've probably heard of Napa Valley. This region is by far one of the most well known wine regions in the United States, but did you know that it only makes up for 4% of the wines coming out of California? There's so much to discover about Napa Valley and in today's episode I'm sharing top grapes you need to know, sub regions, travel tips and more! So grab a glass of vino and press play now for this quick overview on Napa!

This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/-oHIopdUn3w

If you are listening, be sure to check out my blog post below for a map of Napa's AVAs and additional travel content!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Check out my blog post on Napa Valley here: https://www.thewineceo.com/blog/napa-valley-101

The Wine CEO Episode #189: REMIX Wine & Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day Feb 14, 2025

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This episode was one of my original podcasts from way back in 2021! but the pairings are just as delicious now as 4 years ago. If you love chocolate - this episode is for you! Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more wine content!

https://youtu.be/H_HlrHHlfiA

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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The Wine CEO Episode #188: What happened to rosé wine?! Feb 05, 2025

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For the last 5-10 years rosé has seen a lot of attention. But before that, it was often considered low quality, cheap wine. So what happened?! How did this minor wine style become so popular? And who is responsible for the top quality rosé wines being made today? Join me as I sit down with the co-authors of Rosé Revolution, a new book that highlights the most pivotal winemakers who changed the perception of rosé wine around the world!

This episode is best viewed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/F8YkPwV8jJY

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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------ Rosé Revolution by: Rasmus Emborg & Jens Honoré

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rose-Revolution/Rasmus-Emborg/9781623716622

Amazon: https://a.co/d/dR9tQZK

IG: @JensHonore

The Wine CEO Episode #187: Orange Wine in Napa with The Vice Jan 30, 2025

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Is anyone in Napa making orange wine? Since the region is mostly known Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, why would anyone be making natural wine from Albariño and Gewürztraminer? I sat down with Malek Amrani from The Vice Winery in the heart of Napa to learn why he is making natural and orange wines in the heart of America's most well known wine region. Grab a glass of wine and press play to join me on my visit to The Vice in Napa Valley, California!

This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/m8qKR8be104

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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The Vice Website: https://www.thevicewine.com/

512 MEADOWOOD LN ST HELENA, CA 94574

PHONE: (707) 704-3609

Visits by appointment

IG: @thevicewine

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The Wine CEO Episode #186: America's Darling Chardonnay, An Interview with Chateau Montelena Jan 15, 2025

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Chateau Montelena is probably one of the most well known American wineries in the world because its Chardonnay won a historic blind tasting in 1976 against some of the top wineries in France. This blind tasting competition, The Judgement of Paris, changed the perception of California wine forever and Chateau Montelena was at the forefront. But instead of resting on their laurels, this winery continues to show a commitment to innovation and excellence with new technology, creative planting, and more! Join me today as I interview Matthew Crafton, the head winemaker at Chateau Montelena and learn about this historic winery in Napa Valley, CA.

This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/6IkLpF-YEQ0

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Chateau Montelena Website: https://montelena.com/

707.942.5105

service@montelena.com

1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

The Wine CEO Episode #185: Food & Beverage Trends Shaping 2025 Jan 08, 2025

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2025 is here and there are some food and beverage trends coming this year that you need to be aware of! Press play now to listen to the top 5 trends affecting the wine industry and what you need to know as a consumer!

This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/zgr-EroMaKU

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Is Dry January Healthy? Listen to @thewineceo Episode #57 https://open.spotify.com/episode/33v13f5IfCVmwUC9aTLYys?si=TK--L5eEQn6-A0gVhbWLEA

Why is Gen Z not drinking wine? Watch @thewineceo now: https://youtu.be/6g21uN6_bNQ?si=A8uwa1RJl1_VMnEX

The Wine CEO Episode #184: Visit the Marne Valley with me and taste at 3 small champagne producers! Dec 18, 2024

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Have you ever heard of "anti-champagne"? Curious if 2024 will be a good vintage for Champagne? Wanting to level up your knowledge around small grower producers in Champagne? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then today's episode is for you! In September, I traveled to Champagne and got to visit 3 small grower producers to discuss what they are doing to stand out in the Marne Valley. Join me as I help pick grapes before the harvest to test for maturity, taste non traditional styles of champagne, discuss the challenges in a difficult harvest year, and so much more!

This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/cahj_lTfmBs

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Champagne 101: https://youtu.be/JmndM5vJnus

Champagne Region Travel Tips: https://youtu.be/UbvcG0ngQNU

What makes Champagne unique?: https://youtu.be/fIST_kP1NZg

Champagne tips for the Holidays: https://youtu.be/NG5rEz2kX1s