Screw cap or cork?
Submitted by Mr. Michael Vass, a contributing writer
Well here is something that you don’t hear too often. For centuries, the question has been how to get a cork out of a wine bottle without ruining the wine. Various bottle openers have been designed of every type and size imaginable. Yet, whether the answer has been high-tech, with automated machines, or a basic cork remover nothing has come to be the answer. There just are some things that the Internet cannot solve.
But one answer that has started to take a foothold is a screw top bottle top. The screw top cap has gained significant acceptance in the past decade, and can be found on some of the better wines from Napa Valley and across the world. While still not a standard in the industry it has gained enough market share to gain the attention of environmentalists, which is not a good thing. This new focused attention has lead to a cry to return to the traditions of the past. Environmentalists believe that the new easier to open caps are detrimental to the health of the planet. It would seem that the more things change, the more they should’ve stayed the same.
I for one prefer my wine to have a cork. Both because I feel it adds to the presentation and helps the wine reach maturity. While this may not be exactly accurate. It’s my impression. I’m a traditionalist.
So the question seems to be, what do you prefer. Have you become a fan of the screw caps or are you a traditionalist?
