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If I find a bottle to be

If I find a bottle to be "corky," should I then avoid the wine, winemaker or vintage in the future?

Jan 28, 2011

I uncorked a wine that was unexpectedly spritzy. What's up with that?

I uncorked a wine that was unexpectedly spritzy. What's up with that?

Jan 10, 2011

I opened a red that was fizzy. What's up with that?

I opened a red that was fizzy. What's up with that?

Nov 29, 2010

Is it possible that a wine could be tainted by smoke from wildfires near the vineyard?

Is it possible that a wine could be tainted by smoke from wildfires near the vineyard?

Mar 12, 2010

Can you please explain brettanomyces?

Can you please explain brettanomyces?

Mar 1, 2010

Are ageworthy wines always fermented with their stems?

Are ageworthy wines always fermented with their stems?

Feb 5, 2010

Is there any good explanation for corks that are wet on the top?

Is there any good explanation for corks that are wet on the top?

Oct 5, 2009

Is "brett" the same thing as "cork taint"?

Oct 18, 2006