Corks and screw caps have similar functions: to keep wine from going bad. But choosing one or the other can be divisive. Many argue that corks are the key to excellent aging. Others say that twist-top ...

At one time there was no question about how best to close a wine bottle; you simply put a cork in it. Today, winemakers have more choices. Besides natural cork, the options include synthetic stopper, ...

The closure on a wine bottle signals more than tradition or convenience. Cork and screw caps manage oxygen in different ways, which can shape freshness, reduce certain faults, and influence how a wine ...

Before we tip a glass or two for this conversation, I want to disclose that I am not a sommelier by any stretch of the imagination. However, in a past career as a sales associate, I needed to learn ...

A: Knowing there’s rarely a simple answer when it comes to wine, I reached out to an expert at the University of California at Davis and asked your question. “Yes,” replied Andrew Waterhouse, a ...

Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or you consider yourself more of a connoisseur, chances are you have your opinions about screw-cap bottles. As relative newcomers to the industry, there is a ...

No, this wasn’t a George Carlin routine. It was me (and my not so inner wine nerd) as I sat at a bar at one of Houston’s most swank joints, waiting to be seated for dinner. Honestly, I wasn’t ...

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Screw caps provide accessibility and corks bring tradition. But what do each actually do to the taste of your wine? Corks and screw caps have similar functions: to keep wine from going bad. But ...