Corks

Ask Dr. Vinny

Why is the cork partially pushed out of a wine bottle? Is the wine OK to drink?

• Dr. Vinny

Sep 8, 2025

Ask Dr. Vinny

Why do winemakers use wax seals, and how can I remove hard, brittle capsules?

• Dr. Vinny

Jul 28, 2025

Ask Dr. Vinny

Where can I take my wine corks for recycling?

• Dr. Vinny

Jun 16, 2025

Ask Dr. Vinny

How can I open Champagne if the cork breaks and gets stuck in the neck of the bottle?

• Dr. Vinny

Mar 31, 2025

Ask Dr. Vinny

How can you tell if wine has leaked through a plastic cork?

• Dr. Vinny

Jan 21, 2025

Ask Dr. Vinny

Can you age wine bottled with a screwcap?

• Dr. Vinny

Sep 30, 2024

Ask Dr. Vinny

What should I do if a cork gets stuck in the neck of a wine bottle?

• Dr. Vinny

Mar 25, 2024

Ask Dr. Vinny

How can I open a bottle of wine with a wax seal?

Nov 20, 2023

Ask Dr. Vinny

Should I store bottles of wine upright or on their sides?

Sep 18, 2023

Q & A

Is it safe to drink a cork-tainted wine?

• Kenny Martin

Sep 13, 2023

News in Print

Steering the World’s Largest Cork Maker

António Amorim’s efforts to make cork production more innovative and sustainable

• Aaron Romano

From the Aug 31, 2023, issue

Wine Talk

Wine Talk: The Man Behind the World’s Largest Cork Producer

How have natural corks stayed on top of the wine world? Antonio Amorim’s efforts to make the cork business more innovative …

• Aaron Romano

Apr 21, 2023