Erik Martella Wines in the Media
SevenFifty Daily’s 2026 Drinks Innovators
Introducing this year’s nine award winners, whose innovation, leadership, and advocacy are shaping the future of beverage.
By multiple authors; Erik’s profile by Amy Beth Wright
July, 2026
North Carolina Wine Has a 400-Year History - and a Fast-Growing Future
More than 200 wineries are putting this Southern wine region on the map.
By Megan Bannister
June, 2026
Say “Muscadine” and Stand Back
North Carolina’s most polarizing grape tells a deeper story about survival, sweetness, and what wine here was always meant to be.
By Dathan Kazsuk
April, 2026
Fermentation Sciences students gain hands-on experience from local businesses
By Lauren Gibbs and Erik Martella
October 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
A conversation between Erik Martella and the NC Wine Guys (Joe Brock & Matt Kemberling),
hosts of the Cork Talk podcast.
Erik Martella Redefines Muscadine Wine with Bold New Approach
By Dathan Kazsuk
October 23, 2024
Also published in:
Screw It Wine & Spirits, Issue 14, Fall/Winter 2024 as
ALL HAIL THE NATIVE GRAPE: Erik Martella redefines Muscadine with a bold new approach