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Originally Posted by Alex
I have a friend who works in bottle design for a Napa winery. Apparently screwtops are considered far superior to cork but consumer perception and tradition keeps them from spreading the way many would prefer.
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Yes. Screwtop bottles don't experience "corking," which is basically when the cork fails and allows air into the bottle affecting the taste of the wine.
A lot of the NZ wines have screwtops. I don't have a problem with them, and you never have to worry about having a corkscrew. They're also great for picnics, because you can close up and transport any unused portion without worrying about spillage.