Wine Education

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Debate rages currently over the merits and pitfalls of various wine closures. 

We're breaking down the difference between cork and screw-top, and talking about the pros and cons of both.

Cork has the longest tradition of usage and the best examples are considered a very good option for long-term wine storage.

Cork, at its best and free from taint will allow a wine to age gracefully for up to 25 years.

Unfortunately, not all corks are alike, and some will fail earlier than this time.

The application process can also sometimes result in damage to the external surface of the cork, causing very slow leakage and/or quicker oxidation of the wine. This is particularly upsetting if you like to drink your wines with a little age on them. The longer you age, the higher the chances that some of your ‘rainy day’ wines will be affected by random bottle oxidation.

It is a popular myth that cork allows a slow, flavour-positive exchange between wine and oxygen. Cork is chosen for its