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Can a sparkling wine be “corked”?

Can a sparkling wine be “corked”?

Jun 28, 2019

If we know what causes cork-tainted wines, why hasn't that flaw been eradicated?

If we know what causes cork-tainted wines, why hasn't that flaw been eradicated?

Feb 25, 2019

Which is worse for a wine: leaky, protruding or sunken cork?

Which is worse for a wine: leaky, protruding or sunken cork?

Nov 30, 2018

What's the difference between a smoky wine and a smoke-tainted wine?

What's the difference between a smoky wine and a smoke-tainted wine?

Oct 24, 2018

Is it dangerous to drink wines with high levels of brettanomyces?

Is it dangerous to drink wines with high levels of brettanomyces?

Sep 24, 2018

How can I tell if a wine was properly cellared?

How can I tell if a wine was properly cellared?

Jul 6, 2018

What does it mean if a wine smells like tar, or burned rubber? Is that a wine flaw?

What does it mean if a wine smells like tar, or burned rubber? Is that a wine flaw?

Jul 4, 2018

I had an expensive bottle of wine shipped to my home, and it turned out to be

I had an expensive bottle of wine shipped to my home, and it turned out to be "corked." What should I do?

Jun 6, 2018

Is it safe to pour wine through copper scrub pads to eliminate sulfur compounds and reductive notes?

Is it safe to pour wine through copper scrub pads to eliminate sulfur compounds and reductive notes?

Jan 26, 2018

How do I tell a friend his homemade wine is bad?

How do I tell a friend his homemade wine is bad?

Jan 5, 2018