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A Cork in the Road

These conversations go behind the wine so you can meet the people who are shaping the Southeast wine industry and beyond. Each episode is dedicated to learning about someone"s wine journey and impact. We are based in Atlanta, GA and received The Hue Society"s "2023 Podcast of the Year" award. In 2024, the show was long-listed for the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards. Follow @acorkintheroad for wine adventures and events. Contact us for media requests, collaboration opportunities, and

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00:52:16

Episode 106 - Jill Davis, Hospitality & Events...

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2023/05/30

This episode features Jill Davis, the Hospitality & Events Manager for DuMOL Winery where she brings the DuMOL story to life for guests at the winery and on the road. Jill grew up outside of Atlanta and went to college at Georgia Tech, and now her unmatched enthusiasm for and knowledge of wine allow her to engage with novices and experts alike. Prior to joining DuMOL, Jill spent several years leading beverage programs for restaurants and hotels, predominantly with the Four Seasons Hotels and

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00:47:13

Episode 105 - Meaghan Odum of TRILLwinewife, Media...

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2023/05/17

This episode features Meaghan Odum, the creator of @trillwinewife on Instagram and one of the most recent Elevate Award recipients from Wine Unify. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Meaghan currently lives in Mississippi, so we chat about the wine scene and how she is using social media as a tool these days to show up as her authentic self and showcase her own unique perspective while learning and speaking about wine. She is a Certified Specialist of Wine candidate with a Masters in Healthcare

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00:46:34

Episode 104 - Winemaker Alice Anderson, âmevive wine

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2023/05/04

This episode was recorded live at Perrine's Le Pop Up in Atlanta, GA and features winemaker Alice Anderson of âmevive wine. Âmevive is a small winery and vineyard based in Santa Barbara County. Alice and her partner farm a historic 10-acre vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA home to Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Marsanne planted in 1971. After graduating Cal Poly with a BS in Wine and Viticulture and a few California harvests under her belt, she headed to Central Otago, New Zealand for 7 months working

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00:47:06

Episode 103 - Steven Hargrove, Associate Director for...

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2023/04/20

Steven Hargrove is the Associate Director for the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction with more than 18 years of special-event fundraising experience. Previously, he managed the special events team at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which produced more than seven large-scale events that raised more than $3 million in revenue. Prior to the Food Bank, Steven oversaw special events for Meals On Wheels Atlanta. Steven loves to travel and has visited nearly 40 countries, with his favorites being China,

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00:43:30

Episode 102 - Dustin French, Sommelier at Bern's...

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2023/04/06

This episode features Sommelier Dustin French and Bern's Steakhouse. Dustin grew up in upstate New York in a small town called Bolton Landing. At the age of 12, he started washing dishes on weekends at the local diner where his mother worked. He continued working in restaurants during the summer throughout high school and college working almost every position imaginable. After graduating college, he tried to pursue a career in finance while still bartending and waiting tables on the side. After

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00:45:51

Episode 101 - Rollin Soles, Winemaker and Founder of...

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2023/03/27

This episode was the first ever recording of the podcast with a live audience here in Atlanta, GA. We welcomed Rollin Soles of ROCO Winery to Vine Vault for a tasting and live show. Rollin's story begins in Texas, but he took side trips through Switzerland, Australia, and California to ultimately end up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Educated as a microbiologist and having studied biochemistry in college, Rollin's winemaking combines work ethic and science along with a passion for showcasing

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02:05:38

Episode 100 - "Where Are They Now?" Conversations...

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2023/03/14

Cheers to 100 episodes! We celebrate this milestone by checking in and catching up with several past guests: Billie Harris (2:48 - 15:44) Billie was the guest on the first ever episode of the podcast – Episode 1! She is the founder and owner of The Vino Van, LLC providing fun and educational wine tours from Atlanta to various Georgia vineyards and wineries. The Vino Van is a 10-passenger customized Mercedes Benz sprinter, and we talk about what excites her most about the wine tourism industry in the

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00:49:31

Episode 99 - Janice Williams, Freelance Wine Journalist

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2023/02/28

This episode features Janice Williams, a freelance writer living, working, wining, and dining in New York City. Before transitioning into the food and wine space, Janice covered culture and entertainment news for Newsweek. She has been studying journalism from day one in school and in her career, but now she’s sharing her voice and talented skillset with the world of food and beverage media. Her work has now been featured in print and online publications, including Wine Enthusiast, Uproxx, Vine

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00:50:55

Episode 98 - Listener Q&A with a Very Special Guest

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2023/02/14

This episode is our first "Listener Q&A" episode inspired by our friends at The Winemakers Podcast. Kelly's husband, Ryan Cornett, joins her live on air to discuss a variety of questions submitted by podcast listeners and to celebrate approaching the 100th episode of the show. Recorded February 3, 2023 This episode is generously sponsored by Diane Carpenter and Ross Knoll Vineyard: https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines --- Support this podcast:

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00:47:50

Episode 97 - Yolanda Shoshana, Wine & Spirits...

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2023/02/01

This episode features Yolanda Shoshana, a tastemaker, content creator, brand ambassador, and on-premise representative for wine and spirits based in New York City. She created and performed The Wine Club Monologues, a solo show about wine showcased at the Hartford Fringe Festival and Syracuse Fringe Festival. She has written about wine and spirits for print and online outlets including Huffington Post, Liquor.com, The Village Voice, Black Enterprise, Essence, The Frisky, SheKnows.com, United States

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00:48:12

Episode 96 - Kaitlin "Jett" Kolarik, Wine...

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2023/01/18

Kaitlin "Jett" Kolarik is a wine professional and photographer in Atlanta, GA. They come to the wine industry from a background in media production and photography, but we talk about how they fell in love with the wine world over the past few years now having experience working in restaurants, wine bars, and currently, one of the friendly faces you’ll see working in wine retail at 3 Parks Wine Shop in Glenwood Park here in Atlanta. Kaitlin is passionate about sustainability and inclusivity in the

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00:45:51

Episode 95 - Adam Pucillo, Fine Wine Specialist for...

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2023/01/04

This episode features Adam Pucillo, currently the Fine Wine Specialist for The Estates Group, the fine wine division of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). He was formerly the wine director of Del Frisco's Double Eagle - Atlanta, American Cut and Regent Cocktail Club, and was also part of the opening team at Atlas Buckhead in the St. Regis - Atlanta. We talk about his time working in these fine dining restaurants and the skills he developed from wine service along the way. Adam is an

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00:43:52

Episode 94 - Steven Meir, Founder of Bon Vin Selections

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2022/12/01

This episode features Steven Meir, the founder of Bon Vin Selections. He grew up in Atlanta and graduated from the University of Georgia, but he got his start in the hospitality and fine dining industry when he moved to Vail, CO after college. His wine journey later took him to New York City in 2006 where he began working as a sommelier in fine dining restaurants including Babbo, Daniel, and Jean-Georges. With an opportunity to later move into distribution, he worked at Michael Skurnik Wines from

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Episode 93 - Tiffanie Barriere, "The Drinking Coach"...

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2022/11/18

This episode features Tiffanie Barriere, a bartender, educator, mixologist, and Tastemakers of the South award-winner who spent 7 years as the beverage director of One Flew South in Atlanta aka the “Best Airport Bar in the World.” This Louisiana-Texas native now based in Atlanta is the trustworthy mentor of some of the best bartenders and mixologists in the world with a goal of education, service and fun with every pour. As an independent bartender, she is known for creative and innovative cocktail

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00:50:31

Episode 92 - Jacob Gragg, Ca’ del Bosco & Portfolio...

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2022/11/07

This episode features Jacob Gragg, the Ca’ del Bosco & Portfolio Fine Wine Specialist based in Atlanta, GA. Considered the industry standard for Franciacorta (Lombardia), Ca’ del Bosco is of paramount importance to the Santa Margherita family of wines, serving as the example for unwavering commitment to purity and quality. Jacob’s quest for quality, desire to educate, and passion for the finer things in life led him to join the group in 2019, and he's been sharing the love for Franciacorta ever

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Episode 91 - Vas Sanchez, Sour Grapes Sales Rep and...

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2022/10/27

This episode features Vas Sanchez, an actor, comedian, and wine sales rep based in Atlanta, GA. He is a 5-year veteran representing the Sour Grapes Wine portfolio, but he also has experience working in service at Empire State South and working in wine retail. Bringing his love for flavor and his chef skills to food pairing in the wine world, Vas has taken his passion for wine and made it his everyday hustle while also pursuing his love for acting and comedy. We talk about his wine philosophy at the

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00:43:18

Episode 90 - Marvella Castaneda, Wine Director for...

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2022/10/14

This episode features Marvella Castaneda. She is a talented wine and art professional who is fairly new to Atlanta and is currently the Wine Director for Lazy Betty, a tasting menu restaurant where you can enjoy either a 6- or 8-course menu as well as the 6- or 8-course wine pairings specially designed for each menu. Since the culinary program at Lazy Betty is culture-diverse and ever-changing, Marvella designs the complimentary wine program to showcase wines from all over the world with the

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00:55:57

Episode 89 - Part 3 of 3 - Virginia Mini Series -...

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2022/10/07

This is the finale episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. This episode features Chauncey Jenkins, a hospitality professional who passionately believes that diplomatic hospitality, immersive environments, and personal experience are at the core of connecting deeply across boundaries. He is a graduate of the Cornell School of Hospitality, and Chauncey has co-created and led luxury gathering spots,

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00:50:42

Episode 88 - Part 2 of 3 - Virginia Mini Series -...

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2022/10/06

This is the second episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. This episode features Lance Lemon, a Virginia native and a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia. Lance double majored in Acting and Studio Art with a focus in Cinematography. Lance is an Actor at heart. He is also the Co-Founder of RichWine RVA and Co-Owner of Penny's - a Jackson Ward Wine spot located in the heart of Richmond. His

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00:33:49

Episode 87 - Part 1 of 3 - Virginia Mini Series -...

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2022/10/05

This is the first episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. We begin this episode with an introduction to these initiatives along with an overview of their upcoming outreach efforts. The Oenoverse is an initiative dedicated to building diversity, inclusion, equity, and ownership, within the Virginia wine community. The goal is to significantly contribute to creating a more inclusive Virginia wine industry

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