The Disappearing Cork Forests Of Portugal

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12-01-2008 @ 6:18PM

Len said...

Forget the article at vinography refuting this, there are many reasons to use cork over plastic and screw-cap.

I have been looking into buying a winery for about a year now. I've done incredible amounts of research into all aspects of the business, and I haven't found enough proof to suggest the use of plastics and metal screw caps does anything but harm the environment.

All of those wineries out there advocating the use of those two items and claiming they're being environmental are simply mistaken, or were only looking for cost savings and passing them off as earth-friendly.

Deidre perhaps you could add this web link to your post [rather than just leaving it in the comments section], it certainly is complimentary to your article:

http://www.savemiguel.com/

12-01-2008 @ 6:24PM

Al said...

I don't know of any wineries that say they use stelvin (screwcap) or artificial corks because it saves the environment. The primary reason is due to flawed corks and it's effect on wine. The Wine Spectator claims close to a 15% flaw rate.

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