The Wine CEO Podcast

The Wine CEO Episode #209: Can Christians Drink Wine? What the Bible Actually Says About Alcohol

Can Christians drink wine? Is alcohol inherently sinful? And if the Bible speaks openly about wine, why has drinking become such a controversial topic in parts of the Ame

The Wine CEO Episode #208: Why Burgundy Wine Is So Special | Terroir Explained with Domaines Albert Bichot

What makes Burgundy wine so special—and why does terroir matter so much? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Matthieu Mangenot of Domaines Albert Bic

The Wine CEO Episode #207: What made Rombauer an iconic Chardonnay? An interview with Senior Winemaker, Richie Allen

Discover why California Chardonnay is one of the most talked-about wines in the world—and why it shouldn't be so polarizing. In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I

The Wine CEO Episode #206: One Wine. One Vision:How ETHOS is elevating Washington's Columbia Valley with one Cabernet Sauvignon

What happens when a wine brand focuses on just one wine and does it exceptionally well? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with winemaker Tristan Butte

The Wine CEO Episode #205: From Loss to Legacy: the risk that changed everything. Interview with Debra Mathy, Dutcher Crossing

What would you do if life forced you to stop waiting? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Debra Mathy, Proprietor of Dutcher Crossing Winery, to ta

The Wine CEO Episode #204: Redefining Luxury: How a marketing expert reinvented Lambrusco

In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Myisha Moore, Co-Founder and CMO of Saint Enzo—the modern luxury Lambrusco brand that sold out its first release

The Wine CEO Episode #203: From Abusive Marriage in India to Winemaker in Bordeaux | Namratha Stanley's Inspiring Story | IWD 2026

In this special International Women's Day 2026 episode of The Wine CEO, I sit down with Namratha Stanley — French author, wine merchant, and founder of the Bordeaux wine

The Wine CEO Episode #202: Visit the Oldest Port House with me, an interview at Kopke

🍷 Inside Kopke: How Port Wine Is Made | Styles of Port Explained | Oldest Port House in Portugal In this exclusive interview filmed in Portugal's Douro Valley, I sit do

The Wine CEO Episode #201: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the wine lover, The Wine CEO - Certified Sommelier

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the wine lover in your life? In this video, Sarah from The Wine CEO shares her 2025 Holiday Gift Guide featuring elegant wine acc

The Wine CEO Episode #200: Lessons I've learned from 4.5 years of Podcasting!

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? Or maybe you've just listened to my show for months now and you want a behind the scenes look into why I started @thewinec

The Wine CEO Episode #199: Portugal 101, A wine overview of regions, grapes, labels, and more!

Did you know that Portugal is only 1/4 the size of California, but has over 250 indigenous grape varieties? This country is most known for the production of the fortified

The Wine CEO Episode #198: Tariffs Climate Change and more hot topics in the wine industry - Summer 2025

This last week I traveled to Miami for one of North America's largest wine conferences and I got to speak with over 50 winemakers, producers, and industry professionals i

The Wine CEO Episode #197: $10 vs $100 - Can you really taste the difference in wine?

Is there really a difference between a $10 bottle of wine and a $100 bottle of wine? Or what about a $40 bottle of wine? And if there is a difference, what determines pri

The Wine CEO Episode #196: 5 things I wish I'd known before becoming a Certified Sommelier

Thinking about becoming a sommelier? Or maybe you are just really into the wine world? I've been in the beverage industry for 15 years and a sommelier for almost 8, so in

The Wine CEO Episode #195: America's first spa dedicated to bathing in wine & vintherapy!

If you love wine and massages (who doesn't, right?) then today's episode is for you! Today, I'm sitting down with Kelly Lewis, CEO of The Wine Spa - America's first vinth

The Wine CEO Episode #194: Is sake only for sushi? An interview with craft sake producer Ben Bell of Origami Sake

If you are only drinking sake with sushi (or not at all), then today's episode is for you! Join me as I chat with Ben Bell, co-founder of Origami Sake, an American craft

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

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 Wine CEO Episode #192: Wine Tech Disruption with WINEing

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 co

The Wine CEO Episode #191: Single Serve Luxury Wines with Wander + Ivy

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

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

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