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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

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