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.

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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

This episode takes us to Trinity, North Carolina where we recorded with Leslie Zimmerman and Christie Otranto of Zimmerman Vineyards! The vineyard and tasting room sit on a portion of the 140 acre homestead that Leslie purchased back in the late 1980s. Over the years, there have been many things to overcome. Leslie has focusedContinue reading → The post Great Wines No Myth appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Great Wines No Myth

In this episode, we interview Max Lloyd of Grove Winery in Gibsonville, NC. Max originally started a vineyard up in Virginia back in 1995. His family has been growing gapes and making wine for generations, so he was more than happy to carry on the tradition. Max wanted to expand his vineyards, but there wereContinue reading → The post A Haw River Hot Spot appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

A Haw River Hot Spot

In this episode, we’re featuring Shelton Vineyards! Mandy Houser, Chip Shelton, and Ethan Brown join us in our second virtual recording episode. Mandy and Chip take us back to the early beginnings of Shelton Vineyards, all the way back to 1999. Brothers Charlie and Ed Shelton came up with the idea of getting back toContinue reading → The post Giving Back to the Community appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Giving Back to the Community

This episode features Elizabeth Anne Dover of Dover Vineyards! We took a slightly different approach to recording this episode as we’re still observing social distancing. Elizabeth Anne talks to us about her 7 acres of grapes and 6 acres of produce. Since starting her endeavor in 2009, she has put the passion of farming andContinue reading → The post Give it a Try: Dover Vineyards appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Give it a Try: Dover Vineyards

This episode features Pat and Clyde Colwell of Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery! Pat and Clyde both ended up in North Carolina for work. When they met they soon started looking for land for a vineyard. Clyde had a lifelong desire to have his own vineyard and Pat was all in as long as theyContinue reading → The post Learning from Nature: Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Learning from Nature: Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery

This episode features Michael Zimmerman of Junius Lindsay Vineyards!  We talk with Michael about why he’s growing grapes and how he first conceived of the idea.  As he tells it, he has a love for old world wines which came from his time in the Foreign Service.  He was fortunate enough to make several visitsContinue reading → The post Following in the Footsteps of the Rhone appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Following in the Footsteps of the Rhone

This episode features Sean and Patricia McRitchie of McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks! This family business has deep roots in the wine industry on the west coast. After settling in North Carolina, Sean and Patricia decided to continue their tradition and immediately became an integral part of the North Carolina wine industry. Sean and Patricia talkContinue reading → The post Wine & Cider: Family Style appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

Wine & Cider: Family Style

This episode features the team from Elkin Creek Vineyard in Elkin, North Carolina!  We met up with Louis and Carrie Jeroslow and Jennifer and Nick White one evening.  In our discussion we listened as the two couples told us how they first discovered Elkin Creek Vineyard.   It started at Jennifer and Nick’s wedding and aContinue reading → The post A Special Place Where Dreams Come True appeared first on NC Wine Guys.

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