
Corkscrews and collectible wine have been intertwined ever since the early 18th century, when the progress with cork-stoppered bottles enabled wine to mature in an airtight vessel that could be laid on its side.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands November 15, 2003.
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