Life comes at you. Chaos happens. You want to handle life's hot mess express; who doesn't? “Face Life's Chaos” is for you. It's me, grampa Rod, sharing insights with my 24-year-old grandson, David. It's about living with no …
We like to believe our wine choices are simply matters of taste. Yet the bottles we return to often carry something more: memory, aspiration, habit, even identity. In Episode 29, Wine Pros on the …
Greece has been making wine for thousands of years—and still knows how to keep things interesting. Journey through volcanic vineyards, ancient myths, seaside tables, and remarkable native grapes, from Santorini's electric Assyrtiko to Xinomavro's …
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, unexpected …
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, …
What Shark Diving Taught Me About Hospitality —A Wildly Human Side Quest About Sharks, Wine, Service, Fear, and Wonder I didn't expect one of the most important lessons of my wine career to come …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, Avize. In this episode of Wine …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …