We’re back again with Tina Smith and Nadia Hetzel of Cypress Bend Vineyards! Located in Wagram, NC, Cypress Bend is in a unique location in North Carolina where the Muscadine grape grows well and produces an outstanding wine. Tina and Nadia talk through their abundant wine list. They tell us about the differences between eachContinue reading → The post Elevating Muscadine Part 2 appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Cork Talk

Elevating Muscadine Part 2

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa, Tim, Claudia, and Josh from Hidden Vineyard in Dobson, North Carolina! The Hidden Vineyard family moved from Ohio to an area that they visited on many occasions on their way to family vacations. They were looking for an established vineyard to purchase so they could make wineContinue reading → The post Working Hard to be Found – Hidden Vineyard appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Working Hard to be Found – Hidden Vineyard

Welcome to the Yadkin Valley tourism episode! We sit down with Craig Distl and Thomas Salley and talk about all things tourism for the Yadkin Valley in North Carolina. No matter if you’re familiar with North Carolina Wine or if you’re new to the industry, you’ll learn a lot about what the area has toContinue reading → The post Yadkin Valley Tourism appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Yadkin Valley Tourism

In this episode, we sit down with Bess and Alexa Collins of Kefi Vineyard & Winery in Monroe, North Carolina! Bess has always been fan of being outdoors and growing things has been part of her life growing up. Alexa is her daughter and has been inspired by her mother’s love for building something toContinue reading → The post Find Your Passion – Kefi Vineyard & Winery appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Find Your Passion – Kefi Vineyard & Winery

In this episode, we sit down with Tina Smith and Nadia Hetzel of Cypress Bend Vineyards! Located in Wagram, NC, Cypress Bend is in a unique location in North Carolina where the Muscadine grape grows well and produces an outstanding wine. Tina Smith and her husband, Dan, decided to plant grapes on Dan’s family landContinue reading → The post Elevating Muscadine Part 1 appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Elevating Muscadine Part 1

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia and Jim Douthit from Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery in State Road, North Carolina! Cynthia and Jim are two of the owners of Grassy Creek Vineyard. They started the business in 2000 and planted their grapes in 2003. This was Jim’s second vineyard. He first planted 10Continue reading → The post Growing for Future Generations appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Growing for Future Generations

In this episode we talk with Wendy and Kelvin Wooten of Moon Lake Vineyards in Olin, North Carolina! Wendy and Kelvin are grape growers in part of the Swan Creek AVA. The Wootens planted their grapes in 2007 in a very difficult year. They were up against an late season freeze which put their newlyContinue reading → The post A Grower’s Favorite Day is Harvest appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

A Grower’s Favorite Day is Harvest

We’re honoring women in the wine industry. We take a look back at our earlier episodes and found clips that highlight the importance of women in the industry. We would like to thank all of the women who help to make North Carolina Wine what it is today. In this episode we feature: Amy HeltonContinue reading → The post Women in the Wine Industry appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Women in the Wine Industry

In this episode we feature Linville Falls Winery in Linville Falls, NC! We talk to Linda Wiseman and her two daughters, Jessica and Lindsay, about all things that make Linville Falls Winery Mountain Grown and Mountain Made. Jack Wiseman, Linda’s father, is the winemaker and the man responsible for the vision that is Linville FallsContinue reading → The post Mountain Grown & Mountain Made appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Mountain Grown & Mountain Made

Welcome to Cork Talk Season 3! In this episode, we talk with Deane and Becky Muhlenberg of Haze Gray Vineyards in Dobson, North Carolina. Deane and Becky have a long history of military service, and they honor that in so many ways at Haze Gray Vineyards. Deane and Becky talk about how they started 5Continue reading → The post Haze Gray & Underway appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Haze Gray & Underway

In this episode we interview David Bower of the Shelton Badgett NC Center for Viticulture and Enology at Surry Community College! David holds the position of Winemaker and Enology Instructor at the college. David tells us about his involvement at the college and how it blends his interested in winemaking and teaching. His background withContinue reading → The post Exploring Viticulture Enology appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Exploring Viticulture Enology

This episode features Sofia Lilly of Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon, North Carolina! We visited Sofia at the vineyard on a sunny day in October. Their extensive patio and spread out seating allowed us to record this episode while observing social distancing practices. Sofia talks to us about how Overmountain Vineyards started as a small familyContinue reading → The post A Pretty Hill in Polk County appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

A Pretty Hill in Polk County

In this episode, we sit down with Ken Gulaian and Kari Heerdt of Round Peak Vineyards in Mt Airy, North Carolina! Ken and Kari moved to North Carolina in 2008. Before landing in North Carolina, they lived in California which is where they fell in love with wineries and vineyards in some of California’s mostContinue reading → The post Relaxing, Casual, and Fun appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Relaxing, Casual, and Fun

In this episode, we interview Shruthi Dhoopati and Jeff Frisbee of Addison Farms Vineyards in Leicester, NC. Jeff tells us about the history of the vineyard and how it started out as farmland for his grandparents. After raising tobacco and cattle, Jeff decided that a good way to preserve the family farm would be toContinue reading → The post Preserving the Family Farm appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Preserving the Family Farm

We’re celebrating North Carolina Grape Month with a special episode featuring two grape experts. We interview Dr. Sara Spayd and Dr Mark Hoffman of North Carolina State University (Go Pack!). Mark and Sara both specialize in growing and researching grapes. At NC State, they hold the title of State Viticulturist. They’re responsible for conducting researchContinue reading → The post The Grape Pack appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

The Grape Pack

All things NC wine, mead, cider and more!