Wine Pros on the Go

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 simple, Pinot Grigio is anything but. From the dramatic alpine vineyards of northern Italy to the historic wine regions of France, Germany, Oregon, and beyond, this chameleon-like grape can be bright and breezy, richly textured, mineral-driven, or unexpectedly profound.

In this episode, we'll trace Pinot Grigio's remarkable journey through history, explore the climates and soils that shape its personality, and uncover why the same grape can produce dramatically different wines around the world. We'll dive into its origins, famous growing regions, serving tips, cellaring potential, ideal glassware, food-pairing triumphs and disasters, and the aromas and flavors that define the variety.

Along the way, you'll discover surprising facts, tasting techniques, and insider insights that will forever change the way you think about this wildly popular wine.

Whether you're sipping a glass on a sunny patio, pairing it with seafood, or searching for a more serious expression of the grape, this episode reveals why Pinot Grigio remains one of the most versatile—and misunderstood—white wines on earth.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today.

Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table.

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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.

Earning the Advanced Sommelier credential is no small feat. It requires years of relentless study, tasting thousands of wines, mastering service, and developing a deep understanding of the world's most important wine regions. But for Eric, the journey has always been about more than passing an exam.

Rooted in curiosity, hospitality, and a genuine love of people, Eric has built his career one conversation, one mentor, and one glass at a time. Guided by the belief that “greatness is in the agency of others,” he approaches wine not as a subject to be mastered, but as a lifelong pursuit of learning and connection.

In this episode, we explore Eric's path through the wine industry, the lessons learned along the way, the challenges of preparing for the Advanced Sommelier exam, and the mentors who helped shape his perspective. We discuss hospitality, service, professional growth, and why some of the most important lessons in wine have very little to do with what's in the glass.

Thoughtful, insightful, and refreshingly human, this conversation offers a glimpse into the mindset of a wine professional who understands that the best wine stories are ultimately about people.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today.

Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table.

Subscribe to Wine Pros on the Go wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, leave a rating and share it with someone who loves wine—or simply wants to understand it better.

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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 of Italy.

Sangiovese is the force behind Chianti, the soul of Brunello di Montalcino, the backbone of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and the reason countless trattorias around the world smell like tomato sauce, grilled steak, and happiness.

For centuries, this grape has thrived among Tuscany's sun-drenched hills, surviving wars, political upheaval, changing fashions, and every wine trend imaginable. While flashier varieties have come and gone, Sangiovese has remained exactly what it has always been: unapologetically Italian.

In this episode, we'll uncover the fascinating history of Sangiovese, explore the vineyards and soils that bring it to life, and discover why no grape captures a sense of place quite like this one. Along the way, we'll dive into Tuscany's most iconic wine regions, decoding Chianti, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, and beyond.

We'll also cover serving temperatures, decanting, glassware, cellaring potential, classic aromas and flavor profiles, tasting techniques, food-pairing magic, and the surprising reasons sommeliers continue to fall in love with this grape year after year.

Expect stories, history, travel, laughter, and enough Tuscan charm to have you pricing flights to Florence before the episode is over.

Pour a glass, grab a seat at the table, and discover why Sangiovese remains one of wine's greatest storytellers.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today.

Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table.

Subscribe to Wine Pros on the Go wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, leave a rating and share it with someone who loves wine—or simply wants to understand it better.

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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 as simply “sweet,” Riesling is actually one of wine's greatest shape-shifters, capable of producing wines that are bone dry, lusciously sweet, sparkling, age-worthy, wildly complex, and everything in between.

Join us as we travel from the steep slate-covered vineyards of Germany to the grand cru hillsides of Alsace, the cool-climate regions of Australia, and beyond. Along the way, we'll uncover the fascinating history of this ancient variety, explore the climates and soils that shape its personality, and discover why sommeliers, collectors, and wine geeks can't stop talking about it.

We'll dive into Riesling's signature aromas and flavors—from lime, green apple, white peach, jasmine, and honey to the famous petrol note that sparks endless debate. You'll learn how to serve it, cellar it, pair it, and confidently choose a bottle no matter what style you prefer.

Whether you're a lifelong Riesling fan or a skeptical first-timer, this episode might just change the way you think about white wine forever.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today.

Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table.

Subscribe to Wine Pros on the Go wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, leave a rating and share it with someone who loves wine—or simply wants to understand it better.

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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 appreciates a wine with presence, Cabernet Sauvignon has spent centuries building its reputation as the benchmark for greatness. Bold yet elegant, powerful yet capable of remarkable finesse, Cabernet is a grape that commands attention from the very first sip.

In this episode, we'll travel from its surprisingly humble origins in France to the world's most iconic wine regions, including Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Washington State, Coonawarra, Chile, and beyond. Along the way, we'll explore how climate, soil, and winemaking shape Cabernet's personality—and why no two bottles ever tell quite the same story.

You'll discover Cabernet's fascinating history, ideal growing conditions, legendary vineyard sites, aging potential, serving temperatures, decanting tips, glassware recommendations, and the food pairings that make this king shine. We'll also dive into the aromas and flavors that define the variety, from black currant and blackberry to cedar, tobacco, graphite, cocoa, and spice.

Whether you're opening a weeknight bottle or a cellar-worthy classic, this episode will help you understand why Cabernet Sauvignon continues to wear the crown in the world of wine.

Pour a glass, settle in, and join us for a royal tour through one of wine's greatest success stories.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today.

Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table.

Subscribe to Wine Pros on the Go wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, leave a rating and share it with someone who loves wine—or simply wants to understand it better.

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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 world from nearly every angle imaginable.

Long before Phillip was building portfolios and representing family-owned wineries, his family's story in wine began during the Prohibition era in Napa Valley. That legacy planted a seed that would eventually grow into a career spanning retail floors, vineyard rows, cellar work, sales territories, and entrepreneurship.

Most wine professionals spend their careers mastering one corner of the industry. Phillip decided to explore all of them.

Join us as we follow his journey from stocking shelves and selling bottles to making wine and ultimately launching his own distribution company. Along the way, we'll discuss the realities of the wine business, the challenges facing family-owned wineries, what makes a great wine partner, and why relationships remain the most important currency in the industry.

Part history lesson, part business masterclass, and part conversation among friends, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people who help great wines find their way from vineyard to glass.

Whether you're a wine enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about what happens between the winery and your favorite bottle shop, Phillip's story is a reminder that wine is ultimately a people business—and few people know it better than he does.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia.

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, GA.

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Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, Wine Pros on the Go makes wine education approachable, entertaining, and easy to enjoy—connecting wine, people, places, and stories along the way.

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Join Wine Pros on the Go as they explore the complex worlds of wine and cheese with the brilliant Stephanie Patrick. Curd Nerd: Meet Cork Dork! Stephanies ninja level of mastery is so inspiring and authentically cool, it may actually knock your socks off- and we're not ‘Curding.

Discover classic cheese and wine pairings, anatomy of the perfect bite, building cheese boards, top cheese tools and a LIVE Pairing lead by Stephanie on piloting a professional tasting note. Without further adieu, let's cut the cheese with the fascinating Stephanie Patrick.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.

Thankyou for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Please subscribe, rate high, and share with fellow wine lovers.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, Wine Pros on the Go makes wine education approachable, entertaining, and easy to enjoy—connecting wine, people, places, and stories along the way.

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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.

Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Please subscribe, rate high, and share with fellow wine lovers.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, Wine Pros on the Go makes wine education approachable, entertaining, and easy to enjoy—connecting wine, people, places, and stories along the way.

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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 navigating distributors, global travel, and industry events, Samantha shares what it really takes to bring great wines to market. Along the way, she pours and discusses Austrian wines from the Atlantik Imports portfolio, offering listeners a taste of the stories, strategy, and relationships behind every bottle.

Whether you're considering a career in wine or simply curious about how wines find their way to your glass, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the industry's most influential roles.

Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.

Thankyou for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Please subscribe, rate high, and share with fellow wine lovers.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, Wine Pros on the Go makes wine education approachable, entertaining, and easy to enjoy—connecting wine, people, places, and stories along the way.

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