{"id":12311,"date":"2026-05-20T08:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=12311"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:19:28","slug":"best-of-cork-talk-grassy-creek-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/best-of-cork-talk-grassy-creek-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Cork Talk: Grassy Creek Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grassycreekvineyard.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery<\/a> in State Road, NC! When we first sat down with Jim and Cynthia Douthit (episode: <a href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/growing-for-future-generations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Growing for Future Generations<\/a>), it was during the height of COVID and the conversation was recorded remotely. Even then, their dedication to farming, commitment to quality winemaking, and deep connection to the Yadkin Valley and North Carolina Wine community were clear as they shared the story of building Grassy Creek from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this updated episode, we reconnect to hear how much has changed over the past several years. Jim and Cynthia walk us through the evolution of the winery as they celebrate 20 years since opening their tasting room, including new leadership in winemaking, ongoing vineyard replanting efforts, and an expanded lineup of wines. We also explore how Grassy Creek continues to enhance the visitor experience with events, trails, and outdoor spaces that reflect its identity as a welcoming, family-friendly farm winery.<\/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. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncwine.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncwine.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncwine.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2321\" height=\"964\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-NC-Wine-Logo-transparent-scaled-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12263\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Located in State Road near Elkin, <strong>Grassy Creek Vineyards<\/strong> is part of the <strong>Yadkin Valley AVA<\/strong> and offers visitors a chance to experience North Carolina Wine in a setting that&#8217;s both welcoming and distinctly local. Whether you&#8217;re planning a trip to the area or exploring more Yadkin Valley wineries, it&#8217;s worth adding to your list. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fcorktalk%2Fins.blubrry.com%2Fcorktalk%2FBOCT_Grassy_Creek.mp3&amp;modern=1&amp;podcast_link=http%3A%2F%2Fncwineguys.com%2Findex.php%2Fbest-of-cork-talk-grassy-creek-vineyards%2F#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"blubrryplayer-1\" class=\"blubrryplayer\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\"><\/iframe><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/ins.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/BOCT_Grassy_Creek.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?powerpress_pinw=12311-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/ins.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/BOCT_Grassy_Creek.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"BOCT_Grassy_Creek.mp3\">Download<\/a><\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery in State Road, NC! 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