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Chablis, Domaine des Malandes, 2020 75cl
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Riva dei Ciliegi Ca'Vittoria, Congeliano Valdobbiadene, Italy 75cl
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Gewurztraminer, 2022 75cl
Nyetimber 1086, West Sussex, England, 2010 75cl
Nyetimber 1086 Rosé, 2010, West Sussex England 75cl
Domaine La Bouysse Veganaa, Corbieres, 2018 75cl
Hochar Père et Fils, Bekaa Valley, 2019 75cl
Henriet Bazin Cuvee Selection de Parcelles Premier Cru, Brut 75cl
Henriet Bazin Premier Cru, Blanc de Blanc 75cl
Henriet Bazin Grand Cru, Rosé 75cl
Alandes Paradoux Blend Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 6 Eme Edition, Uco Mendoza 75cl
Château Malbat, (Magnum), 2018 150cl
Santa Julia Tardio, Mendoza Argentina, (50cl), 2023 50cl
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Barbenera, 2019 75cl
Yerevan 782BC Areni Karmrahyut Winemaker's Red Blend, Armenia, 2022 75cl
Arele Vino Santo, Trentino Italy, (50cl) 50cl
Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots, Jean-Marc Brocard, 2018 75cl
Knightor Classic Cuvée Brut, Cornwall, England, 2014 75cl
Knightor Dry White Vermouth, Cornwall 75cl
Knightor Rose Vermouth, Cornwall 37.5cl
Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol, 2014 75cl
Rully Blanc, Montagne La Folie, 2020 75cl
Château Breillan Haut-Médoc, 2019 75cl
- Cork has a long history with wine and has been used as the sealing method of choice for over 400 years.
- Cork can be compressed easily so has an excellent anti-slip property.
- It allows the passage of oxygen into the bottle allowing the wine to breathe whilst it is maturing.
- Cork has an image of quality.
- It is a renewable resource since only the bark is removed from the cork tree.
- Cork makes a satisfying 'pop' when removed from the bottle.
- It is is biodegradable.
- Cork supports an entire industry of corkscrews and other products.
- Cork can cause problems with the wine such as TCA.
- It can be difficult to remove, and sometimes break off into the bottle.
- Cork is becoming more expensive
Technical Cork covers closures made from reconstituted cork which is bonded together. There are various types made and it behaves in a similar manner to natural cork. It tends to be used in relatively inexpensive wine.