Taurean Philpott, Avize Co-Founder & Director of Hospitality

Today on Wine Pros on the Go, we're honored to welcome one of the brightest stars in Atlanta's culinary and hospitality landscape—Taurean Philpott. As the Bermudian co-founder and Director of Hospitality at the Michelin-starred Avize, Taurean has emerged as one of the Southeast's most compelling voices in fine dining, wine pairing chemistry, wine education, and the creation of true luxury across guest experiences. In this episode, we uncork Taurean's dynamic journey—from his global hospitality roots & deep wine knowledge — to the meticulous, detail-obsessed approach that helped carry Avize to national recognition. Taurean opens up about leadership, cultivating a high-performance hospitality culture, designing world-class wine programs, and the artistry required to deliver a Michelin-worthy experience — night after night. This conversation is rich with passion, precision, story, and heart. A celebration is absolutely in order—so raise a glass and cheers to another feather in his cap. This is Wine Pros on the Go with special guest Taurean Philpott. Wine Pros on the Go is based out of Atlanta, GA.