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.
Wine Pros On The Go
Chardonnay: The Shape Shifter
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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 more than a few strong opinions. Loved by millions and misunderstood by many, Chardonnay is far more than buttery California wine and far more exciting than its reputation sometimes suggests.
From the limestone-rich vineyards of Burgundy to the windswept coastlines of California, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and beyond, Chardonnay has become the world's most influential white grape—and one of its greatest storytellers.
We'll travel through centuries of history, uncover the regions that define Chardonnay's many personalities, and discover why this remarkable grape can taste completely different depending on where it's grown and how it's made.
Along the way, we'll explore everything you need to know about Chardonnay: climate and soil influences, top growing regions, tasting notes, serving temperatures, glassware, cellaring potential, food pairings, fun facts, and the aromas and flavors that make wine professionals endlessly fascinated by this legendary variety.
Whether you're a die-hard Chardonnay lover, a proud skeptic, or simply curious about the world's most popular white wine, this episode will help you see Chardonnay in an entirely new light.
Because when it comes to Chardonnay, there's only one rule: expect the unexpected.
Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.
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