Archive for February, 2010

Corked!

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

There’s little more disappointing than a corked bottle of wine.  You choose a bottle of your vino of choice, looking forward to its aromas and flavors, anticipating its tap-dance on your palate.  Grab a glass and the corkscrew, peel the foil back, and ease the cork from the bottle.  The liquid splashes red, or golden.  You lift the glass to your nose and… ugh.

What is corked wine?  Why does it happen?  What should you do about it?

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