Inside the NC Wine Competition
Jul 15, 2026 · 52 min · 10 segments
This episode of Cork Talk takes listeners inside the NC Wine Competition with special guest Nicole Chesney, Executive Director of the North Carolina Wine…
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, and why the event plays such an important role in highlighting the quality and diversity of wines being produced across North Carolina. The NC Wine Competition is more than a judging event. It serves as a showcase for the hard work, innovation, and dedication of North Carolina’s wine industry. During our conversation, Nicole shares insights into the judging process, the value of professional wine evaluation, and how winning wines, meads, and ciders help tell the story of North Carolina wine to a broader audience. Whether you’re a winery owner, wine enthusiast, or someone just beginning to explore local wines, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the state’s premier wine events. Wine Class with the Wine Mouths is back again! Join us as they talk about Viognier in their lesser known grape varietals segment! For more information about the Wine Mouths, head to https://www.winemouths.com/ or find them on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @Winemouths. The Wine Mouths theme was written and performed by Joshua Morris. You can find him at https://soundcloud.com/joshtime. If you like this episode, please leave us a rating and review. It really helps spread the word. Subscribing and sharing with a friend is another great way to support Cork Talk. This episode was made possible in part by a grant from the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council. For more information, please visit https://www.ncwine.org 
This episode of Cork Talk takes listeners inside the NC Wine Competition with special guest Nicole Chesney, Executive Director of the North Carolina Wine…
