Cork Talk

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Best of Cork Talk: Overmountain Vineyards
Were 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 ov
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 ab
Best of Cork Talk: Marked Tree Vineyard
Were 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 ch
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