Screw caps and corks are both wine closures that have pros and cons. Corks are better for aging, while screw caps offer a more consistent seal.

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-top ...

Permission granted to liberate yourself from the corkscrew.

A few years back we were commiserating with a winemaker about the heartbreak of aging an expensive bottle for 10 years only to discover it ruined by a tainted cork. He sympathized and sighed, “It’s ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Casual drinkers look to this time of year as a celebration – holidays, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve. Buy a bottle or two of sparkling wine, pop the cork and toast. Not so fast.

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"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “For decades, the soft pop of a cork signaled something special. The screw cap, on the other hand, was ...