{"id":12274,"date":"2026-02-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=12274"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:59:42","slug":"best-of-cork-talk-golden-road-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/best-of-cork-talk-golden-road-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Cork Talk: Golden Road Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/grvwines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Road Vineyards<\/a> in State Road, NC! When we first spoke with them, they walked us through their unexpected journey into wine, how they landed in North Carolina, and the vision behind what they were building. Their story kicked off Season 4, and even then it was clear they were on a path shaped by passion, persistence, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this updated episode, we check in with Chad and Crista to hear how things have evolved. They\u2019ve expanded their wine and beverage offerings, strengthened their social media presence, and shared exciting hints about what\u2019s ahead as they look toward 2026 and beyond. Golden Road continues to grow in inspiring ways and this episode shows just how far they&#8217;ve come and where they&#8217;re headed next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode was made possible in part by a grant from the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council. 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