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I just opened a screwcapped wine and the little disk inside the cap popped off. Is that bad?

I just opened a screwcapped wine and the little disk inside the cap popped off. Is that bad?

Oct 3, 2014

What are the long-term effects of storing wines sealed with screwcaps vs. wines sealed with corks?

What are the long-term effects of storing wines sealed with screwcaps vs. wines sealed with corks?

Sep 22, 2014

If you remove the foil capsule from a bottle of wine, will it spoil?

If you remove the foil capsule from a bottle of wine, will it spoil?

Jun 16, 2014

Do "wine preserving" devices like the Coravin really work?

May 14, 2014

Why would a bottle sealed with a synthetic cork ever leak?

Why would a bottle sealed with a synthetic cork ever leak?

Apr 23, 2014

If my wine has a screw cap, why should I worry about keeping it cool?

If my wine has a screw cap, why should I worry about keeping it cool?

Mar 3, 2014

Why would a wine have a screw cap instead of a cork?

Why would a wine have a screw cap instead of a cork?

Feb 19, 2014

Do wineries use a different kind of cork for wines that are meant to age?

Do wineries use a different kind of cork for wines that are meant to age?

Nov 8, 2013

How much time do I actually have before high temperatures start to damage my wine?

How much time do I actually have before high temperatures start to damage my wine?

Oct 14, 2013

What is a cork made out of?

What is a cork made out of?

Oct 2, 2013