But the screw cap is not a symbol of inferior plonk. Known in the industry as a Stelvin closure, it is a reliable method of sealing wine bottles, just like cork. The key objective is to maintain ...

Here he reflects on the evolution of cork and shares his thoughts on bottle closures. A quick trip down memory lane provides some context for the modern wine cellar. Wine has been made for more than ...

Find a cork that will fit in the mouth of the bottle and cut a wedge out of it length-wise. Rinse the cork in warm water to ...

On the topic of screw-cap wines, his answer was clear: No, they are not inferior to corked wines, and in some ways might actually keep your wine from spoiling. While many bulk wines use screw caps ...

This does not affect the wine inside the intact bottles. A bottle is not bad just because it has little white crystals accumulated at the bottom or adhering to the cork. These crystals (called ...