Is the Guala Seal closure the future of synthetic corks?
Synthetic corks have been receiving a bad rap in recent years as their performance has not lived up to the hype. These corks were to replace natural corks in an… Read more »
Tag: TCA
Is Glass the Ultimate Stopper?
Recently, I wrote about my frustration with natural corks and the seemingly increasing occurrence of corked wine resulting from TCA (2,4,6-trichloroanisole) taint. It has become so frustrating that I have… Read more »
Removing TCA in corked wine
I recently hosted a Supertuscan tasting that was to be memorable given the lineup of wines, which included vintages of Guado al Tasso, Solaia, Sassicaia and Masseto. It surely was… Read more »