Wine Pros on the Go

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 a cellar, and discovering the books, films, and experiences that shape a successful wine career, Ryan shares hard-earned wisdom from years in the business.

Equal parts practical advice, storytelling, and Atlanta wine culture, this conversation offers an honest look at one of the wine industry's most influential—and often misunderstood—roles.

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 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 the experiences that inspired her acclaimed Rosé of Syrah.

Along the way, we explore Rosé food pairings, smart cellaring tips, and the family values that shaped her journey through the wine world. It's a conversation filled with resilience, adventure, and a reminder that great wine is always about more than what's in the glass.

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.

Better Wine. Better Stories.
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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-drenched landscapes of New Zealand, California, South Africa, and beyond, we'll explore how climate, soil, and winemaking shape Sauvignon Blanc's unmistakable personality.

Discover the grape's fascinating history, ideal growing conditions, world-class regions, signature aromas and flavor profiles, tasting notes, cellaring potential, serving recommendations, glassware tips, and the food pairings that make it shine—along with a few that don't.

Whether crisp and mineral-driven or tropical and exuberant, Sauvignon Blanc offers a remarkable range of expressions. Join us as we explore the grape that continues to captivate wine lovers around the world.

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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Champagne is often treated as a symbol—a bottle opened at weddings, victories, anniversaries, and midnight countdowns. But long before it became the world's universal language of celebration, Champagne was a place.

A cold, chalky corner of northeastern France. A landscape shaped by ancient seas, stubborn monks, ambitious merchants, and generations of growers who learned that greatness could emerge from one of Europe's most challenging climates.

In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we're going beyond the bubbles.

Together, we'll explore how Champagne became the most influential wine region on Earth and why no other sparkling wine has ever truly replicated its magic. From the deep chalk cellars beneath Reims and Épernay to the rolling vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne, and beyond, we'll uncover the people, places, and decisions that transformed a regional wine into a global icon.

Along the way, we'll decode the region's grapes, villages, soils, sweetness levels, and winemaking traditions while exploring how Champagne earns its remarkable complexity. You'll learn how to taste it, serve it, cellar it, pair it with food, and understand what makes one bottle dramatically different from another.

We'll discuss the aromas that define great Champagne—from citrus, apple, and white flowers to brioche, hazelnut, and toasted pastry—and reveal why chalk may be the region's most important ingredient. We'll separate myth from reality, uncover surprising historical twists, and share the stories that make every glass more meaningful.

Whether you're opening a bottle for a milestone celebration or simply enjoying a Tuesday evening, Champagne reminds us that life's most memorable moments are rarely about extravagance. They're about connection.

Because the world's most famous bubbles have a much deeper story to tell.

Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, Wine Pros on the Go connects wine, people, places, and stories through conversations designed for curious drinkers and dedicated wine lovers alike.

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, we're exploring one of the wine world's most legendary grapes: Syrah.

From the rugged hillsides of France's Northern Rhône Valley to the vineyards of Australia, California, South Africa, and beyond, Syrah is a grape of remarkable personality—capable of being powerful and bold, yet elegant and refined.

We'll uncover the history of this iconic variety, explore the regions that made it famous, and discover why sommeliers and wine lovers remain endlessly fascinated by its ability to express place. Along the way, we'll break down Syrah's signature flavors—from blackberry, plum, cracked pepper, and smoked meat to violets, olives, and savory spice—and reveal how climate and terroir shape every bottle.

We'll also share practical tips on serving, decanting, cellaring, and best food pairings with Syrah, whether you're enjoying a peppery Rhône classic, a rich Australian Shiraz, or a modern New World expression.

Bold. Spicy. Complex. Timeless.

This is the story of Syrah—the Rhône Valley's greatest gift.

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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