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Creating a Warm and Comfortable Feeling
In this episode, we visit with Christian and Andrew owners of Christian Paul Vineyards in Elkin, NC! In this conversation, talk about their journey into the world of wine, what inspired them to plant a vineyard, and how they’re building an experience that’s both approachable and welcoming for guests of all backgrounds. Christian Paul VineyardsContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Grassy Creek Vineyards
This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery in State Road, NC! When we first sat down with Jim and Cynthia Douthit (episode: Growing for Future Generations), it was during the height of COVID and the conversation was recorded remotely. Even then, their dedication to farming, commitment toContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Haze Gray Vineyards
This episode is another Best of Cork Talk conversation featuring Haze Gray Vineyards in Dobson, NC! When we first sat down with Becky and Deane, it was during the height of COVID and just as their tasting room was opening. Even then, their passion for winemaking, dedication to veterans, and clear long-term vision stood out as they beganContinue reading →
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Revisiting Raffaldini Vineyards
In this episode, we’re revisiting Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda, NC! This year marks the 25th anniversary of Raffaldini’s founding. We sit down with Jay Raffaldini to reflect on how the winery has evolved from its earliest days and what lies ahead for the next quarter century. We first interviewed Jay back in season 1, andContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Golden Road Vineyards
This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, NC! When we first spoke with them, they walked us through their unexpected journey into wine, how they landed in North Carolina, and the vision behind what they were building. Their story kicked off Season 4, and even thenContinue reading →
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Faith Family and Service – Castello Barone Vineyards
Welcome to our first episode of Season 8 of Cork Talk! This episode features Scott and Elizabeth Barone from Castello Barone Vineyards in Ronda, NC! Located in the heart of the Swan Creek AVA, Castello Barone Vineyards is a boutique vineyard and winery that is grounded in Old World wine traditions, service to others, andContinue reading →
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Raffaldini Vineyards – Sagrantino Vertical
We recently gathered with some our fellow wine bloggers/writers/influences for an episode of Cork Talk. As part of that event, we included a vertical tasting of Sagrantino from Raffalidini Vineyards in Ronda, NC. We tasted the 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2022 vintages along with a recently released non-vintage Sagrantino blend called Il Falco. About SagrantinoContinue reading →
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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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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 →
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Revisiting Jones von Drehle Vineyards
This episode we go back to the beginning and revisit Jones von Drehle Vineyards in Thurmond, NC! Jones von Drehle was our first episode that we ever recorded. This time, we visited the vineyard when they had a special Sip and Savor wine and food event event to celebrate their own 10 year anniversary. WeContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Junius Lindsay Vineyard
This month we have another Best of Cork Talk episode, featuring Michael Zimmerman of Junius Lindsay Vineyard in Welcome, NC! In this episode, we pay tribute to Michael who passed away on September 12, 2024. Over the years, we grew to appreciate our friendship with Michael as each visit brought something new. Junius Lindsay isContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Laurel Gray Vineyards (take 2!)
This month it’s another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Kim and Benny Myers from Laurel Gray Vineyards in Hamptonville, NC! We interviewed Kim and Benny back in 2019 and featured the episode Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do in July of that year. Fast forward 5 years and a lot has changed! There haveContinue reading →
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Best of Cork Talk: Shadow Springs Vineyard & Windsor Run Cellars
This month it’s another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Chuck and Jamey Johnson from Shadow Springs Vineyard & Windsor Run Cellars in Hamptonville, NC! We first interviewed Chuck and Jamey back in 2019 and released their episode in August of that year. We had a chance to catch up with them recently and thatContinue reading →
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