The Cork & Core: Appalachian-Inspired Wines & Ciders in Sevierville

The Cork & Core is a local wine and cider stop at 866 Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville, offering Appalachian-inspired wines and ciders crafted locally. For guests staying at Sunshine Around the Bend, it can be an easy addition to a Sevierville outing when you’re looking for a slower-paced tasting experience away from the busiest Parkway attractions.

About The Cork & Core

The Cork & Core focuses on locally crafted wines and ciders, with tastings available for guests who want to sample the selection before choosing a bottle to take home. Current hiring information for the business specifically describes staff leading guests through tastings of its wines and ciders.

The business describes its approach as Appalachian-inspired, giving the tasting experience a connection to the character of East Tennessee without making it feel overly formal. It is a smaller stop that can work nicely when your group wants to explore local flavors at an unhurried pace.

Its Winfield Dunn Parkway address also makes it practical to pair with other Sevierville stops rather than planning an entire day around the tasting room.

Why Guests Love It

• Locally crafted wines and ciders: The Cork & Core focuses on locally made beverages with an Appalachian influence.
• A relaxed tasting stop: Guests can sample wines and ciders rather than choosing a bottle without knowing what they prefer.
• Convenient Sevierville location: Its position on Winfield Dunn Parkway makes it easy to incorporate into a day of exploring the Sevierville area.
• Good for couples and adult groups: The tasting format fits naturally into a slower afternoon or evening outing.
• Something different from the larger distilleries: If you’ve already visited some of the area’s moonshine-focused businesses, The Cork & Core offers a wine-and-cider alternative.

Insider Tips

Check the current hours before visiting. Current listings show The Cork & Core opening at 11 AM, with hours extending to 8 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9 PM Friday and Saturday. Because local business hours can change seasonally, confirm before making it part of your itinerary.

Allow time for a tasting. The business specifically employs staff to guide guests through its wine and cider tastings, so this is better approached as a stop to enjoy rather than a quick grab-and-go visit.

Make it part of a Sevierville afternoon. Since The Cork & Core is on Winfield Dunn Parkway, it pairs naturally with other shopping, dining, and local stops in this part of Sevierville.

Keep the group in mind. This is primarily an adult-focused experience. For multigenerational groups staying at Sunshine Around the Bend, consider pairing it with a nearby activity that works for everyone else.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

For guests at Sunshine Around the Bend, The Cork & Core can be a lovely choice for a quieter adults’ outing in Sevierville. Pick up something you enjoyed during the tasting, then head back to the cabin and settle around the private patio fire table or enjoy the wooded setting from the wraparound deck.