Wine Pros On The Go
Wine Pros On the Go is a podcast for anyone who loves great stories, meaningful experiences, and wants to feel more confident about wine.
Hosted by sommelier, wine educator, and storyteller Lauren Crim, the show blends wine, travel, culture, humor, and conversation to explore the people, places, and experiences behind every sip. Lauren is passionate about making wine approachable, transforming technical wine concepts into engaging, relatable stories that are easy to understand and impossible to forget.
Known for her signature blend of education and “Sommedy” (sommelier + comedy), Lauren delivers practical wine knowledge with wit, curiosity, and a refreshingly human perspective. Whether she's exploring a grape variety, interviewing industry leaders, or uncovering the history of a wine region, her goal is simple: make wine less intimidating, more memorable, and a lot more fun.
Because great wine isn't just what's in the glass—it's the people, places, stories, and experiences that turn moments into memories.
Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.
Episodes
28 episodes
Open the Good Bottle: Why We Keep Saving Joy for Later
How many great bottles are waiting for a “special occasion?” What if the special occasion is today?Most of life doesn't happen on birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. It happens on Tuesdays—in ordinary dinners, u...
Pinot Noir: The Heartbreak Grape
Some grapes make wine. Pinot Noir makes people fall in love.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we're diving into one of the wine world's most captivating, frustrating, celebrated, and downright irresistible gr...
Chardonnay: The Shape Shifter
Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because we're tackling one of wine's biggest stars: Chardonnay.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we're exploring the grape that has inspired devotion, debate, and m...
Cabernet Sauvignon: The King of Reds
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we uncork the story of Cabernet Sauvignon—the undisputed King of Reds and one of the most celebrated grape varieties on Earth.Loved by collectors, sommeliers, steak lovers, and anyone who appreci...
Chenin Blanc: The Best White You’re Not Drinking
Think you know Chenin Blanc? Think again.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we’re diving into the wine world’s ultimate overachiever—a grape that somehow manages to be crisp, rich, dry, sweet, sparkling, age-w...
Riesling: Sweet Lies & Dry Truths
Forget everything you think you know about Riesling.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and most beloved—grapes in the wine world. Often dismissed...
Phillip Stice: The Wine Renaissance Man
In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we sit down with one of the wine industry's true Swiss Army knives: Phillip Stice, owner of Specialty Wines Distributors and a man who has spent a lifetime seeing the wine wo...
Eric Palmer: The Advanced Sommelier
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we sit down with Eric Palmer—Fine Wine Specialist with RNDC, newly minted Advanced Sommelier, and one of the most thoughtful voices in today's wine community.Earni...
Sangiovese: The Soul of Tuscany
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we hop on an imaginary Vespa and head straight for the rolling hills of Tuscany to meet one of the wine world's greatest characters: Sangiovese.This isn't just a grape. It's the heartbeat ...
Pinot Grigio: The Art of Effortless
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we uncork the fascinating story of Pinot Grigio—the crisp, refreshing white wine that became a global phenomenon while quietly hiding one of wine's most surprising identities.Often dismissed as s...
Juan Cortés: Michelin Sommelier, Master of Pairing
Join Wine Pros on the Go for a conversation with one of the most respected voices in hospitality and wine: Juan Fernando Cortés, recipient of the 2023 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta Sommelier Award, and Co-Founder o...
Through the Grapevine: The Community Behind the Glass
In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we sit down with the team behind Through the Grapevine, one of Atlanta's fastest-growing wine communities. We discuss the inspiration behind the brand, its mission to make wine more approach...
What Shark Diving Taught Me About Hospitality
What Shark Diving Taught Me About Hospitality—A Wildly Human Side Quest About Sharks, Wine, Service, Fear, and WonderI didn't expect one of the most important lessons of my wine career to come from a shark.But some...
Sauvignon Blanc: Wild By Nature
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we uncork the story of Sauvignon Blanc—one of the wine world's most vibrant, expressive, and globally celebrated white grape varieties.From the historic vineyards of France's Loire Valley to the sun-...
Samantha Holley: Atlantik Imports Owner
In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Lauren Crim sits down with Samantha Holley, founder of Atlantik Imports, to explore the often-unseen world of wine importing. From discovering producers and building a portfolio to ...
Ryan Mullins: The Secret Life of a Wine Sales Rep
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we step inside the life of a wine sales representative with Atlanta wine veteran Ryan Mullins. From breaking into the industry and navigating a typical day in the field to building expertise, organizing...
Portugal: A Thousand Years in a Glass
Portugal is a country shaped by explorers, carved by the Atlantic, and rooted in some of the oldest wine traditions on Earth.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we journey through a land where terraced vineyards cling to drama...
Inside Burgundy: With Antonin Aidinian
Burgundy isn't a place you simply visit—it's a place you spend a lifetime trying to understand.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Lauren sits down with Antonin Aidinian, owner of Clavelin Imports, WSET Diploma educator, and p...
How Sarah Pierre Built a Movement: The 3 Parks Wine Story
In this special International Women's Day episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we sit down with Sarah Pierre, founder of Atlanta's beloved 3 Parks Wine Shop and one of the most influential voices shaping the city's wine...
Rajat Parr: The Quiet Revolution
If wine has a conscience, a compass, and a rebel streak, it might sound a lot like Rajat Parr.From the dining rooms of the world's most celebrated restaurants to the windswept vineyards of California's Central Coast, Rajat Parr ha...
Beaujolais: France’s Best-Kept Secret with Philippe Audibert
Beaujolais is one of the most beloved—and most misunderstood—wine regions in France.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Lauren Crim sits down with Philippe Audibert, founder of Old Creek Imports, importer of fine French...
Taurean Philpott: The Michelin Mindset
At the intersection of hospitality, wine, and human connection sits the 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist, Taurean Philpott— Co-founder, Sommelier, and Director of Hospitality of Atlanta's Michelin-recognized restaurant...
Taurean Philpott: The Michelin Mindset
At the intersection of hospitality, wine, and human connection sits the 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist, Taurean Philpott— Co-founder, Sommelier, and Director of Hospitality of Atlanta's Michelin-recognized restaurant...
Rioja: The Long Game
Rioja doesn't chase trends. It doesn't need to.In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we journey into Spain's most iconic wine region—a place where time is an ingredient, aging is an art form, and patience is rewarded in e...
Rosé Was Never the Plan: Riley Flanagan’s Story
Join Wine Pros on the Go as we raise a glass to Rosé with Sonoma winemaker Riley Flanagan, founder of Riley’s Rows. From surviving Sonoma’s devastating wildfires to falling in love with Rosé while living in France, Riley shares th...
