Wine Pros On The Go

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, Georgia.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

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, Georgia.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

In this episode of Wine Pros On the Go, we're uncorking the fascinating story behind a variety that can be crisp, rich, sparkling, sweet, serious, and wildly refreshing—all at the same time. From the historic vineyards of France's Loire Valley to the dynamic wine regions of South Africa, Chenin Blanc has quietly become one of wine's greatest overachievers. We'll explore why sommeliers love it, why consumers often overlook it, and why your next favorite bottle might just be hiding in plain sight. Join us and discover why Chenin Blanc deserves a permanent place in your glass. Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Portugal doesn't shout for attention—it earns it. Welcome to Wine Pros on the Go, where today we're stepping into one of wine's most quietly powerful players. Think cliff-hugging vineyards in the Douro Valley, ocean-kissed freshness from Vinho Verde, and sun-drenched reds out of Alentejo that feel like velvet with a passport. Over 250 native grapes, zero interest in following the rules, and a style that's equal parts history, swagger, and soul. Let's get into Portugal—where every glass feels like a discovery. Wine Pros on the Go is Based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Burgundy doesn't reveal itself all at once—it's understood slowly, through people, seasons, and quiet decisions that shape each vintage. To truly grasp it, you have to step beyond the labels and into the lives of those living among the vines.Today's guest, Antonin Aidinian, Owner of Clavelin Imports and WSET Diploma Private Tour Guide, does exactly that.Based in Beaune, Antonin is deeply embedded in Burgundy, working alongside growers and approaching wine as a reflection of place, discipline, and integrity. Antonin reads the vineyards like a native language—decoding vintage variation with a perspective that is both global and profoundly local. On this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we discuss proximity, philosophy, and the responsibility of carrying these stories beyond the vineyards. This is Burgundy, with Antonin Aidinian.Wine Pros on the Go is Based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

In honor of International Women's Day 2026, we had the privilege of sitting down with Atlanta wine visionary Sarah Pierre, founder of 3 Parks Wine. A true icon.Through 3 Parks Wine Shop, Sarah has reimagined how people gather around the glass — creating spaces where hospitality, culture, and education meet. Her work dissolves intimidation while preserving reverence for craft, reminding us that wine at its best is not about prestige, but connection. Just as importantly, Sarah has become a mentor to the next generation of wine professionals, generously opening doors and encouraging new voices to find their place in the industry.We explore Sarah's philosophy on building inclusive wine communities, shaping Atlanta's evolving wine culture, and balancing tradition with accessibility. Today, we're grateful to step into the inspiring world of Sarah Pierre. Wine Pros on the Go is based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

If there is a modern philosopher-winemaker who bridges reverence and rebellion, it is Rajat Parr.Born in Calcutta and sharpened in the world's most exacting dining rooms, Parr rose not simply as a sommelier, but as a quiet architect of contemporary wine culture—championing the expressive over the obvious, the site-driven over the showy. Through Sandhi, Domaine de la Côte, and Phelan Farm, he has become one of California's clearest voices for transparency in farming and restraint in the cellar.His wines feel less manufactured than translated—whispers of limestone, ocean air, and the tensile edge of coastal light.On this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we talk about place, purity, and the discipline of listening. Because the best wines are not built. They are revealed. This is Rajat Parr.Wine Pros on the Go is based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Today, we're celebrating the heart of France and the soul of Beaujolais with a very special guest: Philippe Audibert, respected importer, storyteller of terroir, and the driving force behind Old Creek Imports. Philippe has spent years curating some of the most expressive, small-production French wines —championing growers who honor place, heritage, and tradition.In this episode, we dive into the vibrant hills of Beaujolais, the artistry of Gamay, and the cultural heartbeat behind one of France's most joyful and expressive wine regions. From the deeper crus to the festive spirit of Beaujolais Nouveau, Philippe brings us an insider's lens shaped by decades of passion, partnership, and time spent among the vineyards and vignerons who make this region so iconic.So pour a glass, settle in, and join us as we uncork France—with importer and French wine ambassador, Philippe Audibert.Wine Pros on the Go is based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

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.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Join Wine Pros on the Go as we pour and explore Rioja, a place that reminds us that patience isn't just a virtue, it is a way of life. This is the land of Tempranillo, oak, time and quiet confidence. Rioja taught the world how to age gracefully, and we're here for it. Discover Rioja's origin story, ancient history, soil: the quiet architect, top growing sites, superstar subregions, cellaring, service, glassware, decanting, pairing cuisine like a native, aging levels, decoding Spanish labels, silly fun facts, classic aromas/flavor profiles, best producers, similar wines worth buying, and more. This is Rioja. Olé!Wine Pros on the Go is based out of Atlanta, GA.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

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, Georgia. Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Join Wine Pros on the Go as they explore the world of Sauvignon Blanc, the savage wild white with a global perspective. Discover Sauvignon Blanc’s ancient history, top growing sites, cellaring tips, serving temperatures, top glassware, best/worst food pairings, top aromas/flavor profiles, soil types, tasting notes and fun facts all with an emphasis on storytelling. Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Join Wine Pros on the Go as they explore Champagne, the iconic French sparkler that invites celebration, turns moments into memories and elevates just about any situation or food. Let’s pull the cork and talk bubbles.Discover a Champagne’s ancient history, top growing sites, cellaring, soil types, appropriate glassware, best/worst food pairings, wine tasting techniques, refining tasting notes, cool wine tools and fun facts- all with an emphasis on story-telling to provide you with the best wine knowledge fast.Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation

Join Wine Pros on the Go as they explore Syrah, a red wine grape variety with a big personality. Discover syrah’s history, top growing sites, cellaring tips, best glassware for tasting, food pairings, tasting notes, and more. Raise a Glass With Us 🍷 We’d love to hear from you.🍷 Thanks for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by certified 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.Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow wine lover.Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation