Corks and screw caps have similar functions: to keep wine from going bad. But choosing one or the other can be divisive. Many argue that corks are the key to excellent aging. Others say that twist-top ...

Get the lowdown on various types of corkscrews and wine bottle openers. If you think about it, corkscrews don't get as much ...

Can you really judge a bottle of wine based on the closure used to seal it? You’re not supposed to, but a lot of us do, especially in the United States. A study done by the Cork Quality Council found ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Don’t judge a wine by its cover. In a survey of the chemistry and flavor of pinot noir and chardonnay, consumers couldn’t discern wines capped with natural corks from screw caps, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. are down to 18%.” Alternative closures have had success in ...

It's not your daddy's Thunderbird, and I don't mean the sports car. Twist-off bottle caps are no longer the domain of the Gallo Brothers jugs, "wine product," and skid row. The change started with New ...

Californian wine brand Böen is urging U.S. shoppers to "Tap Our Cap" with a smartphone to educate themselves about its wines. The vintner equipped its bottles with near-field communication (NFC) ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris has a low-tech way to keep containers alive if you go on a vacation this summer. You'll need mulch, a wine bottle with a screw-on cap, a hammer and some nails.

This week we feature the latest wines to join the effort to lighten up with alternative packaging. As I’ve written before, the glass bottle accounts for the majority of wine’s carbon footprint, ...