Other things being more or less equal, it's a good idea to choose cork because it helps to maintain a unique ecosystem and culture.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/aug/22/cork-screw-cap-wine-environment http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/rob_on_the_road/2148738.stm In a choice between two bottles of similar type and quality I don't mind paying a little bit more for the one with the cork, not just because of the cork industry, but also because of the ritual aspect of pulling the cork - it makes the wine taste better! B > On 26 Dec 2014, at 04:55, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote: > > I doubt in a blind test if I could tell the difference between corked or > capped wine. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill" <[email protected]> > Subject: OT:Christmas Dinner > > >> The last of the guests just went home, and Christmas dinner was very much a >> success. >> We seated nine this year, including ourselves, and served roasted chickens, >> one with bread stuffing, the other with sausage, yam cooked with maple syrup >> and cranberries (very, very yummy), mashed potatoes (sounds boring, but I >> did them, and I start everything with a generous amount of butter, they were >> pretty good), mixed veggies in a white wine and cheese sauce, gravy, of >> course. I served a Spanish Rose and a Chilean Carmenere, and had a Sauvignon >> Blanc, another Chilean entry ready, but no one wanted white, so it stayed >> capped. >> Yes, capped. More and more of the wines we are getting here are screw >> capped. Apparently it is nearly as good, but I still prefer pulling a cork. >> Anyway, no family this year, but instead, friends of our choosing. It was >> refreshing, pleasant conversation, lots of laughing and fine humor. >> A good time was had by all. >> >> Merry Christmas and a happy day off to everyone. >> >> bill > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
