Cork Talk

Latest Episodes
Weathering the Storm: Western NC Wine and Hurricane Helene
In this episode of Cork Talk, we explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolinas wine industry. Hear firsthand stories of resilience and recovery from local wineries and vineyards. Discover
Best of Cork Talk: Dover Vineyards
Were featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time its our discussion with Elizabeth Anne Dover Bishop from The Farm at Dover Vineyards in Concord, NC! Our original interview was back in 20
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
Looking Back at 2024
In this episode, we gathered four special guests to help us have an engaging discussion as we remember 2024. Youll hear from Dave Nirshi author of Vino-Sphere, Arthur Barham creator of Merlot2Muscadi
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 t
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,
Sparkling in the High Country
This episode features Dylan and Nicole Tatum from Grandfather Vineyard & Winery in Banner Elk, NC! Dylan and Nicole tell us about how Grandfather Vineyard got started back in 2003. Over time, they fou
Best of Cork Talk: Laurel Gray Vineyards (take 2!)
This month its 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 Dream
10th Anniversary Special
Were celebrating our 10th anniversary as the North Carolina Wine Guys with a special anniversary episode! This episode features a discussion with our friends Jessica Adams and Jesse Byrd, you may kno
Best of Cork Talk: Starrlight Mead & Cider
This month its another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Ben and Becky Starr from Starrlight Mead & Cider in Pittsboro, NC! We interviewed Ben and Becky back in 2019 and featured the episode Mead M