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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Cork Talk!

We’re celebrating a major milestone with a special Cork Talk Live recording event! For 100 episodes, Cork Talk has given listeners an inside look at the stories, people, and places that make North Carolina Wine so special.

To mark this milestone, we’re planning a live recording event and invite you to celebrate with us! Head to our 100th Episode Info Page for more details.

Cork Talk’s 100th Episode Live Event

Our Latest Posts

  • A Journey Through Time at Laurel Gray Vineyards’ Library Red Wine Tasting
    There is something special about opening a bottle that has quietly rested in a cellar for more than a decade. Young wines tell us where they are headed. Mature wines reveal whether they fulfilled that promise. Recently, we were invitedContinue reading →
  • 50 Years of Duplin Wine
    In this episode we feature Johnathan Fussel of Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, NC! As Duplin Winery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Jonathan joins us to share the story of how his family helped establish North Carolina’s first modernContinue reading →
  • Inside the NC Wine Competition
    This episode of Cork Talk takes listeners inside the NC Wine Competition with special guest Nicole Chesney, Executive Director of the North Carolina Wine & Grape Council. Nicole joins us to discuss the history and purpose of the competition, how wines are judged,Continue reading →
  • 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 buildingContinue reading →
  • Muscadine Magic at Hinnant: An Influencer Dinner Done Right
    We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again food and wine pairing together might, when done right, be magical. That was certainly the case this past Saturday at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, where we joined an intimateContinue reading →

Joe Brock and Matt Kemberling: NC Wine Guys

Hi, we’re Joe and Matt

We’re dedicated enthusiasts exploring and promoting North Carolina Wine, Mead, and Cider. Through our travels, we visit local wineries, vineyards, and cideries, sharing their experiences and insights to elevate the state’s wine industry.

We also have a podcast called Cork Talk! It features engaging discussions with winemakers and industry professionals, offering a deeper understanding of North Carolina’s unique wine culture.


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