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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 accessories, must-read wine books, fun wine-themed gifts, and travel-ready wine finds that elevate entertaining at home and on the road. Whether you love cooking with wine, hosting dinner parties, planning wine-focused travel, or simply want smarter gift ideas for the holidays, this curated guide is designed for adults who want to enjoy wine with confidence and style. From decanters and preservation tools to picnic baskets and Champagne-inspired reads, you'll discover thoughtful, experience-driven gifts perfect for every wine enthusiast — plus links to shop the full guide online. Watch this video on my youtube channel for pictures of each gift: https://youtu.be/ScuiMmea6xc ------  https://www.thewineceo.com/blog/2025-holiday-gift-guide https://benable.com/thewineceo/2025-holiday-gift-guide  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @thewineceo  ------ Episode mentioned in today's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1g3QCatqEcgO9WEe4cSOwT?si=pBcI8_STRLqwmpbOn9ZbJQ Want to learn more about wine?  Check out my podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaeQnNyqq1s_WqHWYojfrwB3a777U12Ey #WineEducation #WineLovers #WineGifts #HolidayGiftGuide #GiftsForWineLovers #FoodAndWine #EntertainingAtHome #WineTravel #CookingWithWine #LuxuryLifestyle #TheWineCEO #AdultLifestyle

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 @thewineceo? Then today's episode is for you! With over 4.5 years of podcasting and 200 episodes, I'm sitting down for the first time on the show to not talk about wine! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned in my podcasting journey and some helpful tips that may help you if you are starting any big project in life ;) You can still grab a glass while you listen to me open up about some honest learnings from this journey! ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Episode mentioned in today's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AHlwv9YxcauWdWtlKLbVe?si=FllxUxV5R3SFDLgWAblA-Q  

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 wines Port and Madeira, but there's so much more to this amazing wine region! Watch the full video to learn everything you need to know about Portugal and the amazing wines coming from this region! ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ #portugal #visitportugal #portugaltravel #winetravel #wineeducation #wine #wineries #wineregions #winery #port #fortifiedwine #winetravels #sommelier #travelvlog #portuguesewine #winestudies #winestudent

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 in 2 days. Today I'm sharing 5 interesting things I learned from the conference! Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss my travel content as I explore a new wine region this summer! ------ Watch this episode on YoutTube: https://youtu.be/kq5pWTHbi28  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo

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 price point for a wine? Join Sarah as she dives into this hot topic that makes every wine consumer curious! Watch this episode on YoutTube: https://youtu.be/5mDP6-5JmYw  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo   Bordeaux Episode mentioned in today's show: https://youtu.be/L1c7mmRhwwA    #price #pricing #wine #wineeducation #winetasting #sommelier #winestudy #winestudies #winelover #winelovers #market #competition #luxury #affordable

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 today's episode I'm share about the top 5 things I wish I had known at the start of my journey. Hopefully these tips will help you as you begin studying wine and enjoying this world of vino! Press play now and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more wine & travel content. This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/2sR3gTxL0ZE ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo

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 vintherapy spa. Kelly has curated treatments that integrate the healing antioxidants and medicinal properties of the grape vine with modern practices of massage, facials, and more. Vintherapy spas are common around the world, but this concept is new to the US and Kelly has big plans to expand while staying true to the local wine regions where she partners with wineries to upcycle discarded wine. So grab your favorite glass of wine and press play on this new episode! This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/r8sdUQNylQI ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's Guest: Kelly Lewis The Wine Spa Website: https://thewinespapdx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winespa_pdx/#podcast  

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 sake company out of Arkansas.....and yes, you heard that right - AMERICAN sake. Ben actually moved to Japan for 2 years to learn how to make sake and then came home to open an outstanding craft sake business in the heart of America's rice land. So grab your favorite glass of wine and learn about sake and why you need to be drinking it this spring! This episode is best enjoyed on my youtube: https://youtu.be/XbC9xQWNQcQ ------  Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's Guest: Ben Bell, Co-Founder Origami Sake Origami Website: https://drinkorigami.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/origamisakeco/

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 ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's Guest: Vinexpo America 2025 – Miami The must-attend Wine & Spirits event of the year! 📅 May 7-8, 2025 📍 Miami Beach Convention Center ✨ Meet industry leaders | 🍾 Discover top brands | 🤝 Expand your network 🎟 Claim your FREE badge now! Use code FMEDVAM to register. 👉 Sign up here: https://vinexpo-america.com/newfront/page/practical-information?utm_source=chilled&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=media  #expo #tradeshows #wineeducation #wine #winelovers #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hotels #restaurants #beverage #beverages #miami #miamibeach #convention #2025 #winetasting

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! ------ This episode is best enjoyed on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OdcPl6_J29Q ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ 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  

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 ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Today's guest: Dana Spaulding Wander + Ivy Website: https://wanderandivy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderandivy/#

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! ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Check out my blog post on Napa Valley here: https://www.thewineceo.com/blog/napa-valley-101

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  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------

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  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------  ------ 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 

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  ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thewineceo ------ The Vice Website: https://www.thevicewine.com/ 512 MEADOWOOD LN ST HELENA, CA 94574 PHONE: (707) 704-3609 Visits by appointment IG:  @thevicewine  ------