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2025 Year In Review
We’re closing out our 2025 season with a Year End Review! As part of this tradition, we’ve brought together other digital influencers in the North Carolina wine scene to reflect on the highlights of 2025. You’ll hear from Delayne and Charles from Winey Friends, Jesse and Jessica from The Wine Mouths, Natalie from Tarheel TapsContinue reading →
by Matt Kemberling4 viewspodcastcork-talk-season-7 - news
A Family Legacy in the Big Woods: Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery
In this episode, we sit down with Neil Shore and his daughter Jennifer Hiatt from Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Boonville, NC! Neil and Jennifer share the story of transforming a 180-year old family farm into a modern vineyard and winery. Family and heritage are at the heart of everything they do at SandersContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Linville Falls Winery
We’re featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time we’re revisiting our conversation with the team at Linville Falls Winery in Newland, NC! Back in 2021, we chatted with Linda, Jessica, and Lindsay during a snowy winter storm. In this special update, we catch up with Linda and Lindsay while Jessica is off welcomingContinue reading →
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Pouring Heart into Hospitality: the JOLO and Rayson Experience
In this episode of Cork Talk, we feature JW Ray, owner of JOLO Winery & Vineyards in Pilot Mountain, NC and Rayson Winery & Vineyards in Mocksville, NC! JW discusses his journey from being brought up in a hospitality family to becoming an entrepreneur and winemaker here in North Carolina. We explore the philosophy behindContinue reading →
by Matt Kemberling5 viewspodcastcork-talk-season-7yadkin-valleyyadkin-valley-ava - news
Best of Cork Talk: Spotted Lanternfly – A Vineyard Threat
It’s another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time we revisit our conversation with Amy Michael, the Entomological Programs Manager with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is spreading here in North Carolina and across the Southeast. Stick around for the end of the episode where Amy givesContinue reading →
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Rooted in Passion and Stone
This episode features Craig Little and Heath Little from Stone Ashe Vineyards in Hendersonville, NC! Stone Ashe is situated on a dramatic landscape of steep rolling hills with stunning views. As a small family-run vineyard and winery, they are able to concentrate on their deep commitment to viticulture and winemaking. In this episode, we satContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Overmountain Vineyards
We’re featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time we look back at our conversation with Sofia Lily at Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon, NC! We catch up on how the tasting room has evolved over the past 5 years to enhance your experience when you visit. Wine quality continues to be a focus andContinue reading →
by Matt Kemberling5 viewspodcastcork-talk-season-7tryon-foothillstryon-foothills-ava - news
Where the Mountains Meet the Vines – Souther Williams Vineyard
This episode features Ken Parker from Souther Williams Vineyard in Fletcher, NC! We recorded this episode sitting outside their open air tasting room on a perfect spring afternoon. Ken talked to us about what it’s like growing grapes on his family’s multi-generational farm and what the future of wine looks like in the Crest ofContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Marked Tree Vineyard
We’re featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time we revisit our conversation with Lance Hiatt and Tim Parks from Marked Tree Vineyard in Flat Rock, NC! We catch up about how things have changed over the past 5 years including a brand new production facility and other changes that help to elevate NorthContinue reading →
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Weathering the Storm: Western NC Wine and Hurricane Helene
In this episode of Cork Talk, we explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina’s wine industry. Hear firsthand stories of resilience and recovery from local wineries and vineyards. Discover how the community has faced challenges and adapted in the aftermath of the storm. Join us for an inspiring look at the strength andContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Dover Vineyards
We’re featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time it’s our discussion with Elizabeth Anne Dover Bishop from The Farm at Dover Vineyards in Concord, NC! Our original interview was back in 2020 and was our first one that we did in a remote setup and we look back on this as one toContinue reading →
by Matt Kemberling4 viewspodcastcork-talk-season-7 - news
Creating American Fine Wine
Our first episode of our 7th season features Erik Martella from Erik Martella Wines! Erik has a formal education in chemistry and an extensive background in winemaking in California. When he moved to the Southeast, he became fascinated by the concept of creating uniquely American Fine Wine. This quest aims to break away from EuropeanContinue reading →
by Matt Kemberling4 viewspodcastcork-talk-season-7muscadine