MetaCork does not directly solve the problem of wines ruined by cork taint - - TCA, short for 2,4,6-trichloroanisole -- because wineries use their own natural or synthetic corks with the capsule.

He said screwcaps account for 4.5 billion bottles and plastic stoppers seal 2 billion bottles. Cork appears still to be king, and Amorim expects it to do even better in the near future, ...

Corks do not breathe, but they may shrink and let wine out (bottles stored on side). Good vineyards will re-cork cellared wine every 20 to 25 years , or when corks start failing.

BOTTLE SHOTS | OPINION: Cork taint and what to do if you open a bottle that has it. April 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. by Seth Eli Barlow ...

When you purchase a bottle of wine, you might notice a metallic or plastic wrapper on top of the bottle. But what is it, and how should you remove it?