The Wine CEO Podcast

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The Wine CEO Episode #135: Visiting Beaujolais with Château du Moulin a Vent Jul 26, 2023

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Did you now that the Beaujolais region produces bold, age worthy wines? Or that this region is less than 30 minutes from Lyon and a perfect day trip to enjoy fabulous food and wine in the South of France? Join me as I interview Edouard Parinet of Château du Moulin a Vent, a famed winery from the Beaujolais region and a family that is focused on top quality wines from the region! If all you know about this region is Beaujolais Nouveau, settle in for an amazing overview of the incredible wines coming from this region and what you need to look for in your local wine shop!

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Today's Guest: Edouard Parinet, co-owner of Château du Moulin a Vent https://www.chateaudumoulinavent.com/

Instagram: @chateaudumoulinavent

The Wine CEO Episode #134: Wines from the Northern Rhône with M Chapoutier Jul 19, 2023

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What do you know about the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley? Or about the climate and terroir of this region? Sarah is currently on an 8 week tour of France and she started her journey visiting Hermitage and M Chapoutier winery. In this episode, she chats with cellar door Sommelier Manager, Charlie Blache about the region and unqiue winemaking style at M Chapoutier. It's an episode you can't miss, so grab your favorite glass of Syrah and press play now!

Watch this episode on my new YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/yJdT6SH1RTk

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Today's guest: Charlie Blache

M Chapoutier Winery: https://www.chapoutier.com/en/

Visit M Chapoutier in Tain l'Hermitage: https://www.chapoutier.com/en/winetourism/tasting-wine-visit-vineyard/

The Wine CEO Episode #133: Rhône Valley 101 with Matt Walls Jul 12, 2023

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Did you know that the Northern and Southern Rhône are so different that they are often considered 2 separate regions? Or that the grape varieties grown in the North are very different from those in the South? In this week's podcast episode, Sarah interview Matt Walls, a wine expert and author of "Wines of the Rhône". Matt gives a fabulous overview of the Rhône valley and breaks down the top things you need to know about this region. Grab your favorite glass of wine and press play now!

>>Watch this episode on my new YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/kZe_fVQbPoI

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo

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Today's guest:

Matt Walls Author of "Wines of the Rhône"

https://www.mattwalls.co.uk/product/wines-of-the-rhone-by-matt-walls/

Instagram: @mrmattwalls

The Wine CEO Episode 132: Are there good wines from Mexico? Dale & Stephen Ott of Nossa Imports Jul 05, 2023

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Did you know that wine is made in Mexico? Did you know that really GOOD wine is made in Mexico? While most consumers look to Mexico for beer, tequila, and Mezcal - there are some amazing wines coming from this up and coming region! Press play to watch Certified Sommelier, Sarah interview Dale & Stephen Ott - a husband and wife sommelier duo that imports wines from Mexico to the United States. They talk about the amazing history of Mexican wines and what regions you need to be looking out for now!

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Today's Guests: Dale & Stephen Ott of Nossa Imports

Website: https://www.nossaimports.com/

Instagram: @nossaimports

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Top 3 Mexican Wine Regions to keep an eye out for:

The Bajió (Guanajuato & Queretaro)

Valle de Parras

The 5 Valleys of Ensenada (Valle de Guadalupe, Valle de Ojos Negros, Valle la Grulla, Valle de Santo Tomas, Valle de San Vicente)

Other Mexican importers that ship direct to consumer around the US:

La Competencia

Beso Imports

LMA Imports

Some of the Mexican Producers mentioned in the show:

JC Bravo

Bodegas de Santo Tomás

Viñedo San Miguel

The Wine CEO Episode #131: It's a blessing and a curse. Family Wineries with Dourakis Family Winery Jun 28, 2023

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Have you ever thought that owning a winery would be a fun and glamorous job? What most people don't think about is the incredibly hard work that goes into every aspect of running your own business. Instead of working 8 hours a day, you work 24/7 working odd jobs and doing anything to ensure your business is successful. This week on the show, Sarah interviews Antonis and Evie Dourakis of the Dourakis Family Winery in Crete, Greece. Antonis and Evie discuss the blessings and the challenges of running a family winery. From respecting tradition, upsetting family, and constantly evolving to stay relevant, Evie and Antonis discuss their experience of growing up in a family with a generational winery. It's a conversation you don't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of wine and press play now!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Dourakis Family Winery: https://dourakiswinery.gr/

The wines we tasted:

-Apus Romeiko: https://dourakiswinery.gr/product/apus-romeiko/

-Zelos Malvasia di Candia Aromatica: https://dourakiswinery.gr/product/zelos-aromatica-bio/

-Lihnos Vidiano: https://dourakiswinery.gr/product/lihnos-vidiano/

Visit the Dourakis Family Winery in Chania, Crete or follow along on social media.

YouTube: @DourakisWinery

Instagram: @dourakis_winery

The Wine CEO Episode #130: How wine tastes after 10 years of poor storage Jun 21, 2023

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Have you ever wondered if proper storage practices actually make a difference when aging wine? My friends bought 5 bottles of wine in Paris in 2013 and then stored them (wrapped in t-shirts) in hot climates, cold climates, with sunlight exposure, in garages, the back of their RV, and more for 10 years. Join us as we break open the wines to taste them and discuss the proper storing techniques for wine and why it's so important!

Watch this episode on my new YouTube Channel for the best experience: https://youtu.be/bNV7SX158Xc

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Today's guests: Josh & Carrie Willink (check them out on Insta! @thirdcoasttribe)

The Wine CEO Episode #129: Is Smoke in Wine Bad? Jun 14, 2023

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Have you ever heard that tasting smoke notes in wine is bad? Or that these flavors come from unwanted wildfire impact on grapes? This is a common misconception in the wine industry and today on the show, Sarah is dispelling this rumor and talking about the truth behind smoke flavors in wine!

And don't forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to watch today's episode and my other free wine tips & tricks! https://www.youtube.com/@thewineceo

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

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Notes from today's episode:

Episode #111: Smoke Taint in wine (https://open.spotify.com/episode/20IMY6wV24xr789csyMrxj?si=FeUHXxzdSAOq-FJkrTGlaw)

Episode #108: Wood Barrels, Wood Chips, and Oak Influence

(https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S7f5rOUbS9SfL3AOVwE0U?si=7n2toXeYTeG3IRQ6gSi2ug)

Episode #12: Aging Wine

(https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bAoA2pHMc9NbBfPbGzYul?si=2su_pG1QTH2Rj4XE8TSHjQ)

The Wine CEO Episode #128: Breakfast and Wine Pairings Jun 07, 2023

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Ready to elevate your brunch game beyond mimosas? While many will say that eggs are an impossible food to pair with wine, I love a good challenge! In today's episode, I'm sharing my top picks for breakfast and brunch wines to pair with your favorite foods. Drop a comment below with your favorite brunch item and I'll give you my top wine recommendation to pair with it.

And don't forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to watch my free wine tips & tricks! https://www.youtube.com/@thewineceo

Watch today's episode: https://youtu.be/osQgcDJtri4

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Notes from today's episode:

-Smoked Salmon with Assyrtiko

-Donuts/ French Toast with Moscato d'asti

-Chicken and Waffles with Champagne

-Classic Eggs and Bacon with Pinot Grigio

-Avocado Toast with Sauvignon Blanc

-Eggs Benedict with Burgundy Chardonnay

-Breakfast Burritos or Tacos with Grenache based Rosè

-Shakshuka with Pinot Noir based Rosè

The Wine CEO Episode #127: Top 5 Wines for Summer 2023 May 31, 2023

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Looking for some delicious wines that aren't just the typical Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio? In today's episode I'm sharing my top 5 picks for Summer 2023 and why these are the best wines for any warm weather occasion. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to my channel. so that you get all of the best wine content!

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Recommended wines from today's show:

Verdejo
Assyrtiko
Prosecco
Rosé d'Anjou
Gamay

Watch today's episode on my YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/Det6Y1y1y1I

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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The Wine CEO Episode #126: Using AI to enjoy wine more! May 24, 2023

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In our last episode we chatted about Artificial Intelligence and concerns around how it could be used to share wine knowledge. But are there benefits to the robot models? Could there be ways to enhance your wine experience through using AI? Check out this episode to learn more and don't forget to subscribe to The Wine CEO Podcast for more wine related content.

Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel for the best experience: https://youtu.be/yTJ7I6m2yIg

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Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

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