What do you think of the new plastic corks for wine bottles?

Food Network Fan · 08-06-2007, 10:59 PM

Plastic, not axes, threatens cork forests Reuters - Mon Aug 6, 5:37 AM ET Sent 520 times TEMPIO PAUSANIA, Sardinia (Reuters) - If you buy a bottle of wine with a metal screw-top or a plastic cork, you won't just be thumbing your nose at tradition. You may also be dooming the world's cork forests.

Chap · 08-07-2007, 07:11 AM

We only use cork when we bottle, but I'll drink anything.

BerryBaby · 08-07-2007, 10:11 AM

The new corks do prevent the wine from becoming tainted. I like the screw top for the convenience. After you open the bottle, and if there is some left, it is much easier to just screw it shut. I use the rubber stoppers after opening the corked bottles.

Did you know that each cork is cut by hand?

Food Network Fan · 08-07-2007, 10:16 AM

No I didn't know that.

To be honest, If it's just for drinking at home for no special occasion, most of the time I get one of those boxes. It stays fresh if you just have one glass at a time because all the air is out and it collapses as you go so none can get in.

There is a black box brand here that I like. Reasonable price and a very good casual wine.