Corks of the New Millenium
by Keith Royster
May 20, 2000: Napa Valley, CA --
Industry experts estimate as much as 10% of wine is "corked" - contaminated by a bad cork. Hesitant at first that consumers would shun non-traditional corks, some wineries are turning to synthetic corks to solve the problem of corked wine - and their customers are praising them. Homebrew Adventures recently began distributing Neocork[tm] synthetic corks so that small wineries and home wine-makers could have access to this latest advancement in the art of making wine.
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If you are like most wine drinkers, you probably turn your nose up at the sight of a plastic stopper in place of a traditional wooden cork. Even after learning that contaminated and poorly sealed corks can cause musty and oxidizes flavors, diminishing or ruining between 2% and 10% of wine on store shelves, consumers are still very hesitant to give up their wooden corks. Wine making is steeped in tradition, and wooden corks have been part of that tradition for over 300 years. But now that Neocork has developed a synthetic cork that mimicks the look and feel of real cork while also offereing a superior seal and sanitizing properties, customers - and wineries - are finding fewer arguements for sticking with tradition.
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Neocorks are made out of 100% recyclable, FDA approved polymers that do not support microbial growth. Created through a co-extrusion process, the inner core is made of a highly resiliant foamed resin, which allows it to maintain pressure against the neck of the bottle over long periods of time.The outer surface is a more elastic material that is resistant to cuts and fractures caused by standard cork insertion processes. Working like a gasket, it forms a smooth seal with the bottle wall, allowing easy extraction and reinsertion. Together, the resiliant inner core and the smooth elastic outer surface form a perfect seal every time. Neocorks are easily extracted by standard corkscrews and always come out in one piece without crumbs, chips, or embarrassment.
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So next time your picking out the next corks for your batch of wine, consider this technological alternative. We're certain you'll be pleased with the results! If you'd like to learn more about Neocorks or place your first order, give us a call (704) 342-3400 or click here!
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