tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post4262783939457242227..comments2024-01-29T19:33:21.185-05:00Comments on New Hampshire Wine-man: Corks and OthersNew Hampshire Winemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-91358069916965749922015-11-26T09:52:11.958-05:002015-11-26T09:52:11.958-05:00corked<a href="http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2011/09/02/the-great-debate-cork-vs-screw-cap/" rel="nofollow">corked</a>New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-67775596181709636162013-03-17T16:18:07.155-04:002013-03-17T16:18:07.155-04:00Bill, it appears that you are in good company: Jam...Bill, it appears that you are in good company: James Laube in April's WS agrees that ALL wine ("eliminate corks entirely"),should have a "Twist-cap", but that still doesn't address the issue of molecular oxidization. He seems to imply that after ten years most corks are no good; makes me wonder how, in the past, a thirty year-old Bordeaux could fetch ten cents. So, I can see this banter will continue.New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-33617247193662513932013-03-16T16:49:52.833-04:002013-03-16T16:49:52.833-04:00Groth Reserve cork is 60 mm long and they cost $2....Groth Reserve cork is 60 mm long and they cost $2.10 each. Their regular cork is $0.50 and the Nomacork in their Sauvignon blanc is $0.12.<br />Thank you Vinogirl!New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-85987617924654013222013-02-26T17:36:02.929-05:002013-02-26T17:36:02.929-05:00Vinogirl/Vonderwomen, what have you found (will yo...Vinogirl/Vonderwomen, what have you found (will you tell) that caused you to cull.New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-58445938376674280732013-02-26T11:02:33.240-05:002013-02-26T11:02:33.240-05:00Minutiae...in all things.Minutiae...in all things.Vinogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145696108646897751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-71033901059850610292013-02-23T19:28:53.374-05:002013-02-23T19:28:53.374-05:00Vinogirl, as a trained spotter you look for?Vinogirl, as a trained spotter you look for?New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-83863376957636223852013-02-23T18:56:57.531-05:002013-02-23T18:56:57.531-05:00Not boring at all, in fact this is right up my all...Not boring at all, in fact this is right up my alley. (I admit to being a train-spotter now and again!)Vinogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145696108646897751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-82569117742768406452013-02-18T21:26:22.168-05:002013-02-18T21:26:22.168-05:00Hi Bill, I must admit that I forgot your closure a...Hi Bill, I must admit that I forgot your closure advocacy. John recently recommended screw-caps for less expensive wines. Not being an expert on the subject, I have no opinion, only observations, but I have heard that a controlled miniscule amount of oxidization was necessary for the proper aging of some wines. Maybe someone who understands that process may comment? <br />As far as PRESERVING wine, screw caps have been proven to be the best closure.<br />Being that corks are a reality, and all corks can fail, I would guess that the longer the cork, given that all other variables are the same, the less spoilage. Also, I'd guess that screw-caps make it more difficult to determine if a wine is cooked.<br />At any rate, I'm glad to hear from you, and I look for your posts (now they are far and few. . .) and your informed comments.New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402117742947814196.post-49936218189569370942013-02-18T19:52:50.171-05:002013-02-18T19:52:50.171-05:00One thing I have noticed about size and grade of c...One thing I have noticed about size and grade of cork: all are susceptible to taint.<br /><br />I've had tainted $5 Spanish wines with 1.5" corks as well as a corked bottle of '94 Pine Ridge Andrus with one of those beautiful 2 1/4" corks.<br /><br />Had a few corked bottles so far come through the distributorship - a bottle of Dunning Cabernet, a bottle of Queen of Hearts Chardonnay and a sample bottle of Idle Cellars Merlot.<br /><br />As you may have guessed, the ugawino is a huge advocate of screw caps and glass stoppers.Bill Rosichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646174499508390782noreply@blogger.com