{"id":12401,"date":"2026-06-17T08:47:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=12401"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:49:52","slug":"creating-a-warm-and-comfortable-feeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/creating-a-warm-and-comfortable-feeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Warm and Comfortable Feeling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we visit with Christian and Andrew owners of <a href=\"https:\/\/christianpaulvineyards.com\">Christian Paul Vineyards<\/a> 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\u2019re building an experience that\u2019s both approachable and welcoming for guests of all backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christian Paul Vineyards carries forward a family legacy rooted in Italian winemaking traditions, but their focus today is firmly on creating something unique here in North Carolina. As we discuss in the episode, their approach blends Old World inspiration with a more modern, interactive tasting experience. From their diverse grape plantings to their \u201cAround the World\u201d tasting concept, Christian and Andrew are carving out their own space in the Yadkin Valley while keeping the experience fun and inviting for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wine Class with the Wine Mouths is back again! Join us as they explore the details of the grape Albari\u00f1o, a bright and refreshing white grape known for fresh acidity! For more information about the Wine Mouths, head to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemouths.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.winemouths.com\/<\/a>\u00a0or find them on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @Winemouths. The Wine Mouths theme was written and performed by Joshua Morris. You can find him at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/joshtime\">https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/joshtime<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Explore <strong>Christian Paul Vineyards<\/strong> in North Carolina\u2019s <strong>Yadkin Valley <\/strong>and discover their unique, interactive approach to winemaking and tasting experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/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%2FChristian_Paul_Vineyards.mp3&amp;modern=1&amp;podcast_link=http%3A%2F%2Fncwineguys.com%2Findex.php%2Fcreating-a-warm-and-comfortable-feeling%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\/Christian_Paul_Vineyards.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?powerpress_pinw=12401-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/ins.blubrry.com\/corktalk\/Christian_Paul_Vineyards.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"Christian_Paul_Vineyards.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>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\u2019re building an experience that\u2019s both approachable and welcoming for guests of all backgrounds. 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