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Does wine age the same under synthetic and natural corks?

Does wine age the same under synthetic and natural corks?

Apr 5, 2021

Half of a broken cork ended up in my wine bottle. Is that OK?

Half of a broken cork ended up in my wine bottle. Is that OK?

Sep 11, 2020

I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

May 25, 2020

How do I know if I should use an ah-so pronged cork puller instead of a regular corkscrew?

How do I know if I should use an ah-so pronged cork puller instead of a regular corkscrew?

Apr 22, 2020

I found some long-forgotten wine bottles, and the corks are pushed halfway out. Is the wine still good?

I found some long-forgotten wine bottles, and the corks are pushed halfway out. Is the wine still good?

Apr 13, 2020

Is it a bad sign if a wine bottle cork is loose?

Is it a bad sign if a wine bottle cork is loose?

Jan 6, 2020

Are preservatives injected into wine corks through the foil capsule?

Are preservatives injected into wine corks through the foil capsule?

Sep 30, 2019

Is there any difference in wine quality or freshness between screwcaps and natural corks?

Is there any difference in wine quality or freshness between screwcaps and natural corks?

Sep 25, 2019

Where can I take my corks to be recycled?

Where can I take my corks to be recycled?

May 31, 2019

Is it possible to revitalize a dried-out cork?

Is it possible to revitalize a dried-out cork?

Apr 24, 2019