Wine Pros On The Go

Lauren Crim

Wine Pros On the Go is a podcast for anyone who loves great stories, meaningful experiences, and wants to feel more confident about wine. Hosted by sommelier, wine educator, and storyteller Lauren Crim, the show blends wine, travel, culture, humor, and conversation to explore the people, places, and experiences behind every sip. Lauren is passionate about making wine approachable, transforming technical wine concepts into engaging, relatable stories that are easy to understand and impossible to forget. Known for her signature blend of education and “Sommedy” (sommelier + comedy), Lauren delivers practical wine knowledge with wit, curiosity, and a refreshingly human perspective. Whether she's exploring a grape variety, interviewing industry leaders, or uncovering the history of a wine region, her goal is simple: make wine less intimidating, more memorable, and a lot more fun. Because great wine isn't just what's in the glass—it's the people, places, stories, and experiences that turn moments into memories. Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.

  1. Oct 6

    WiNE iS FOOD with Pablo Aguilar

    Born and raised in Ecuador, Pablo Aguilar brings a perspective on wine rooted in agriculture, food, culture, and the table. In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Pablo joins Lauren for a conversation that strips wine back to its roots — grapes grown by farmers, transformed through fermentation, and ultimately meant to be enjoyed alongside a meal. They explore why wine is too often treated as something separate from food, how that separation has shaped the way people learn about and experience wine, and what changes when we start thinking about it as an agricultural product first. From farming and restaurants to culture, hospitality, and the way we talk about what’s in our glass, Pablo makes the case for a simple idea with surprisingly big implications: Wine is food. And perhaps understanding wine begins not with memorizing regions or tasting notes, but with remembering where it came from — and where it has always belonged. Wine begins in agriculture & belongs at the table. @wineisfoodguide  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

    WiNE iS FOOD with Pablo Aguilar

  2. Oct 6

    Why Wine Tastes Better on Vacation

    Why does a glass of wine somehow taste better on a terrace in Tuscany, beside the ocean, or halfway through a trip you never want to end? In this episode, we get into the psychology, neuroscience, and suspicious magic behind why wine can feel more delicious when we’re somewhere beautiful. From memory and mood to expectation, environment, music, company, and the way our brains process pleasure, there’s a lot more happening in that glass than just grape variety and vintage. We’ll talk about how context changes perception, why certain wines become permanently tied to places and people, and whether that unforgettable bottle was actually extraordinary… or whether the sunset deserves partial credit. Because sometimes wine tastes better on vacation. And sometimes vacation tastes better because of the wine. Wine. Stories. Well Lived. 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

    Why Wine Tastes Better on Vacation

  3. Sep 14

    Rex Pickett: After Sideways

    What happens after the story you wrote changes the way an entire generation thinks about wine? In Episode 33 of Wine Pros On the Go, Lauren sits down with Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, for a fascinating conversation about the novel that became a cultural phenomenon—and the ripple effects that are still being felt throughout the wine world today. Rex takes us behind Sideways: the characters, humor, heartbreak and wine-soaked adventures that inspired the story; its unexpected journey from page to screen; and what happened when one now-famous opinion about Merlot helped reshape American wine culture almost overnight. We talk Pinot Noir, Merlot, the myths surrounding the movie’s influence, and what it feels like to create something that becomes bigger than the person who wrote it. Rex also reflects on storytelling, success, reinvention and his enduring relationship with the wine world more than two decades later. After Sideways is about what comes next when a story escapes the page and becomes part of culture itself. Wine, words, and one unforgettable road trip that changed far more than anyone expected. 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

    Rex Pickett: After Sideways

  4. Sep 10

    Eric Flanagan: Vintner, Visionary, & Surfboards

    There are people who build careers, and then there are people who build entire worlds around the things they love. Eric Flanagan is firmly in the second category. In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, we sit down with Eric Flanagan, founder of Flanagan Wines in Sonoma County, California. Over decades, Eric has built Flanagan Wines around a deep respect for place—farming vineyards across Sonoma County with an eye toward terroir, season, and stewardship. The result is a family-owned, multigenerational winery rooted in thoughtful, sustainable farming and a simple conviction: great wine begins with understanding where you are, paying close attention, and knowing when to let the land speak for itself. Wine, however, is only one part of the résumé. Eric is also a surfer, musician, husband, father of three daughters, world traveler, songwriter, and the creator of Larry's Dead Uncle—a band name so good it practically deserves its own appellation—which went on to become a film streaming on Prime Video. Wine, waves, surfboards, family, creativity, legacy—and the rare art of building a life where the things you love don't compete for space. They become the story. 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

    Eric Flanagan: Vintner, Visionary, & Surfboards

  5. Sep 2

    Bobby Stuckey: The Art of Hospitality

    Bobby Stuckey has spent his career proving that great hospitality isn't about perfection—it's about making people feel something. In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Lauren sits down with the legendary Master Sommelier, restaurateur, and co-founder of Frasca Hospitality Group for a conversation about wine, restaurants, leadership, and the art of taking care of people. Bobby shares the journey that took him from washing dishes to some of America's most celebrated dining rooms, including The Little Nell and The French Laundry, before building Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colorado. They explore what it really takes to create a world-class restaurant, why hospitality remains a craft worth protecting, and the lessons wine has taught him far beyond the table. They also dive into Friuli, the philosophy behind Scarpetta Wine, mentorship, endurance, and what decades in hospitality have taught Bobby about staying curious, relevant, and deeply human. Warm, candid, and full of perspective, this is a conversation about much more than wine—it's about building a life around excellence without losing sight of the people it's meant to serve. Wine. Stories. Well Lived. 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

    Bobby Stuckey: The Art of Hospitality

  6. Aug 22

    Eric Asimov: Wine Through a New York Times Lens

    Eric Asimov has spent decades asking one of wine's most important questions: What makes a bottle worth paying attention to? As Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times, Eric has helped shape the way generations of readers think about wine—not through scores or status, but through culture, place, people, and the simple pleasure of drinking something meaningful. In this episode of Wine Pros on the Go, Lauren sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern wine writing for a wide-ranging conversation about how his career began, how wine culture has evolved, and why curiosity may be more valuable than expertise. They explore authenticity, taste, storytelling, the changing wine industry, and what gets lost when we make wine more complicated than it needs to be. Thoughtful, candid, and refreshingly human, this is a conversation about much more than what's in the glass. It's about learning to trust your own taste—and remembering why we fell in love with wine in the first place.  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

    Eric Asimov: Wine Through a New York Times Lens

  7. Jul 31

    What Your Favorite Wine Says About You

    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 Go considers what our favorite wines may reveal about us—not as a scientific exercise, but as an affectionate study of the people behind the glass. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, rosé and more each come with their own traditions, stereotypes and devoted tribes. The result is part wine lesson, part cultural observation and part loving roast—a reminder that taste is deeply personal, rarely logical and always more interesting when we stop taking it quite so seriously. 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

    What Your Favorite Wine Says About You

  8. Jul 19

    Greece: The Odyssey, but Make it Wine

    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 brooding charm. Expect gods, great food, modern winemakers, and at least one uncle determined to teach you the circle dance. It's part wine masterclass, part Mediterranean escape, and highly likely to end with you drinking Assyrtiko while searching for flights to Athens. Pour a glass and join the odyssey. 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

    Greece: The Odyssey, but Make it Wine
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Wine Pros On the Go is a podcast for anyone who loves great stories, meaningful experiences, and wants to feel more confident about wine. Hosted by sommelier, wine educator, and storyteller Lauren Crim, the show blends wine, travel, culture, humor, and conversation to explore the people, places, and experiences behind every sip. Lauren is passionate about making wine approachable, transforming technical wine concepts into engaging, relatable stories that are easy to understand and impossible to forget. Known for her signature blend of education and “Sommedy” (sommelier + comedy), Lauren delivers practical wine knowledge with wit, curiosity, and a refreshingly human perspective. Whether she's exploring a grape variety, interviewing industry leaders, or uncovering the history of a wine region, her goal is simple: make wine less intimidating, more memorable, and a lot more fun. Because great wine isn't just what's in the glass—it's the people, places, stories, and experiences that turn moments into memories. Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, GA.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Crim
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wine Pros On The Go
  • Show Website
    Wine Pros On The Go

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