Ep. 039 Vineyard View Winery with Adam and Nikki Folts
/🎙️ Vines & Values: Vineyard View Winery with Adam & Nikki Foltz
In this episode of The Value of Values, I chat with Adam and Nikki Folts, the passionate husband-and-wife team behind Vineyard View Winery, nestled in the heart of the Keuka Lake wine region.
Adam, a fifth-generation farmer and Air Force veteran, and Nikki, a nurse-turned-winery-owner, share their journey from grape growers to winery founders, rooted in legacy, stewardship, and deep connection to the land. They reflect on how values like family, integrity, hard work, and care are not only foundational to their personal lives but are also poured into every bottle they craft.
This conversation explores:
How Adam and Nikki explored and aligned their core values before they even thought about marriage or starting a winery — and how that foundation still shapes everything they do
The meaning of generational farming and sustainability
The emotional bond to land and legacy
How their values show up in their wine and visitor experience
The influence of mentors like the late Tim Moore, a beloved winemaker and founder of Inspire Moore Winery, whose generous spirit and dedication to sustainable viticulture left an indelible mark on the Finger Lakes wine region
Embracing new varietals like Traminette and Pet-Nat wines
The unique spirit of the Keuka Lake wine region
🎖️ In Memory of Tim Moore – I didn’t know Tim, but what Adam & Nikki said makes me want to know about him a little more. They say if you speak someone’s name they live on, so thanks for sharing Tim’s name during the podcast. Learn more about Tim’s life and legacy: canandaigualakewinetrail.com/tim-moore-inspire-moore
Whether you listen to the pod for the wine, the values, or the people behind both — this episode is a reminder that great wine isn’t just made, it’s lived. What Adam and Nikki have built at Vineyard View is rooted in legacy, care, and a deep sense of place. It’s a perfect reflection of what Vines & Values is all about — where who you are shows up in what you create.
🌐 Learn more: https://vineyardviewwinery.com