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 ...

Still wary of wine bottles sealed with a screw cap? While that might have been understandable years ago, today screw caps are gaining popularity, and for good reason. Here are four reasons why ...

Today, the wine industry is rapidly embracing alternatives to old-fashioned cork -- not only synthetic cork, but also screw caps and, most recently, glass stoppers. For wine collectors looking to ...

He makes a thumbs-up sign, to demonstrate how his right thumb is about twice as big at the base as his left thumb. "It’s from turning corkscrews for 30 years," he says. "That’s the main reason I’m for ...

When I first read about Coravin’s new screw-cap toppers, my first thought was, “Oh no, something else to clutter my wine gewgaw drawer.” Like most wine lovers, I have a kitchen drawer ...

who reported this past week that screw-caps may be poised to take the place of corks traditionally used by quality wineries.

When we host wine tastings, we are often asked our thoughts on screw cap wines as opposed to the more traditional cork. Being New Yorkers, we respond with questions of our own, which are ...

According to ACNielsen, the noted research firm, sales of wine in 3-liter boxes increased by 70 percent during the past year, while sales of wine closed with screw caps rose by 51 percent.

It's a suggestion likely to fall flat with wine lovers. Doctors say champagne bottles should come with screw caps to avoid the risk of eye injuries. With pressure three times of a car tyre ...

It's not your imagination: Beverage containers for milk, soda and water have gotten harder to open in recent years because their plastic screw top caps have been shortened to save plastic.