Wildwood Vineyard: From Restaurant Roots to Wine Retreat – An Interview with Keisha Doak

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyExploring Wildwood Vineyard and Events with Keisha DoakIn this episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Keisha Doak, co-owner of Wildwood Vineyard and Events. Keisha shares her journey from owning a restaurant to managing a winery with her husband Philip in Wildwood. They discuss the vineyard's location, the types of wines produced, and the unique, playful names of their wine varieties. The episode also covers the variety of events hosted at the vineyard, including weddings and corporate parties, as well as their future plans. Additionally, listeners learn about wine production and the challenges of the wine business. The episode concludes with a brief tip on Alzheimer's from Dr. Craig Curtis and a shoutout to the podcast's supporters.00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum Podcast01:41 Meet the Guest: Keisha Doak of Wildwood Vineyard02:35 Exploring Wildwood Vineyard and Events04:15 The Winery Experience and Unique Wines08:53 Event Planning and Special Occasions10:33 Future Plans and Wine Cruises12:20 Choosing Wildwood: The Story Behind the Winery13:11 Contact Information and Scheduling13:24 Alzheimer's Research Insights14:35 Introduction to Wildwood Vineyard14:46 Wine Training and State Approval15:31 Wine Production and Sales17:40 Popular Wines and Unique Flavors20:57 Event Planning and Menu Options22:46 Operating Hours and Visitor Information26:34 Conclusion and Show InformationVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]