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Is it possible to revitalize a dried-out cork?

Is it possible to revitalize a dried-out cork?

Apr 24, 2019

My favorite wine switched from corks to screwcaps. Will that impact the quality?

My favorite wine switched from corks to screwcaps. Will that impact the quality?

Mar 6, 2019

I found a pink cork in a bottle of white Zinfandel! Is that normal?

I found a pink cork in a bottle of white Zinfandel! Is that normal?

Feb 8, 2019

Can TCA or cork taint manifest as just a flavor in wine, without the telltale moldy aroma?

Can TCA or cork taint manifest as just a flavor in wine, without the telltale moldy aroma?

Jan 16, 2019

What are synthetic wine corks made of?

What are synthetic wine corks made of?

Dec 12, 2018

Is it OK to store wine upright if it has a screwcap?

Is it OK to store wine upright if it has a screwcap?

Dec 3, 2018

Which is worse for a wine: leaky, protruding or sunken cork?

Which is worse for a wine: leaky, protruding or sunken cork?

Nov 30, 2018

How do sommeliers open wine bottles with wax capsules?

How do sommeliers open wine bottles with wax capsules?

Nov 7, 2018

Can a wine preserved under argon gas (i.e. with a Coravin) still

Can a wine preserved under argon gas (i.e. with a Coravin) still "age"?

Dec 1, 2017

If the entire capsule of a screwcapped wine bottle came off when I opened it, should I be worried the seal was compromised?

If the entire capsule of a screwcapped wine bottle came off when I opened it, should I be worried the seal was compromised?

Sep 18, 2017