About Christine & Uncorked Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina is a thriving hub for travelers as well as established and new residents. Those misty Blue Ridge Mountains promise sprawling vistas, endless hiking, and cascading waterfalls. Find award-winning restaurants and all of the vegan and gluten-free food you could ever want. Asheville fills your soul with culture and music and your tummy with craft beer. Experience the magic of Asheville that I feel every day…except when I-26 shuts down…

So, who am I? What made my husband Tom and I move here? Meet the writer behind Uncorked Asheville, and see how this online Asheville travel magazine can enhance your Western North Carolina adventures.

My Story

(pronouns: she/her/hers)

My husband Tom (pronouns: he, him, his) and I visited Asheville on a whim. Originally from Connecticut, our Florida home began to suffocate us. Where were the seasons? Where were the hills? Where was the good wine? “Muscadine” is a swear word in our household. We needed a change. Fall runs in our blood; OK, well maybe fall beer does too.

During one fateful weekend visit, we instantly knew the boozy spirits designed Asheville just for us. Was it the champagne bookstore? The Hunger Games waterfalls? A crocheted pig on a lamppost? The gluten-reduced beer?

Within two months, we moved into our Asheville home. Our days are filled with hiking, pesky black bears, purple sunsets, and delicious local food. We have never looked back.

Education & Experience

A former teacher, urban nonprofit program manager, grant writer, and library professional, I’ve lived across the world, including New England, Indonesia, and Florida. I am a pro at relocation and calling a new place home. I started Uncorked Asheville in 2019.

As Seen On

Just a few publications I’ve written for, interviewed with, and was featured on include:

• Wander to the Edge
• Sarah’s Bookshelves Live
• Snapshots Made Yesterday
• American Libraries Direct
• American Library Association: The Hub
• The Literary Alliance (also a former Board Member)
• A Suitcase Full Of Books
• The Literary Lifestyle by Jules Buono

My Family

You’ll see my husband Thomas, who I joke is my food model and volunteer editor, all over my website and social media channels. He helps edit articles and newsletters, travels with me, and lets me take his photo while eating… most of the time.

However, he works a full-time job as a commercial airline pilot, a job he knew he wanted before he was 12 years old. Tom has a BA in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle. He enjoys building model airplanes and traveling to Italy; he can swim like a fish and drive a stick.

I knew I was going to marry Tom when one weekend I said, “Let’s go to the CT Humane Society.” Tom agreed – to which I responded, “You know we are coming home with a cat?” He nodded. The rest is history. His name was Syls.