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
Pinot Noir: The Heartbreak Grape
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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 grapes: Pinot Noir.
Known for producing some of the most sought-after wines on Earth, Pinot Noir has earned a reputation as the heartbreak grape—a variety so delicate, temperamental, and difficult to grow that many winemakers swear they'll never work with it again… right before planting more.
From the legendary vineyards of Burgundy to the cool-climate regions of Oregon, California, New Zealand, Germany, and beyond, Pinot Noir has spent centuries seducing wine lovers with its elegance, complexity, and uncanny ability to express place.
Join us as we travel through Pinot Noir's ancient history, explore the regions that have made it famous, and uncover why this notoriously finicky grape continues to inspire obsession around the globe.
Along the way, we'll discuss climate, soils, top growing sites, serving tips, glassware, cellaring potential, food pairings, and the aromas and flavors that make Pinot Noir one of the most fascinating wines you'll ever encounter—from wild strawberries and cherries to roses, forest floor, baking spices, mushrooms, and truffles.
Whether you're a longtime Pinot devotee or just beginning your journey, this episode will help you understand why generations of winemakers, sommeliers, and collectors have dedicated their lives to chasing the magic of this extraordinary grape.
Pour a glass, settle in, and prepare to fall under Pinot Noir's spell.
Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.
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