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.

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.

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.