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By Monte Belmonte For the Valley Advocate Cork taint! It’s just fun to say. But when it comes to drinking wine, it is a less ...

An essential tool for oenophiles, wine decanters and preservers play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of your bottle – ...

Hold the base of the bottle with your non-dominant hand, placing your thumb securely in the punt (the dimple at the bottom) for stability. Tilt the bottle upward at a 30–45° angle, pointing it away ...

Pushing the cork into the bottle is the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. You can also use a lighter, a shoe, or even a bike pump.

Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.

Corks have sealed wine for centuries, but their uses go far beyond bottles. In this interview, Amorim Cork America CEO Pedro Fernandes and PJ Awe explain the versatility of this natural product. ByLiz ...

RIO FRIO, Portugal (AP) — U.S. winemakers have something to celebrate: the corks they’re popping aren’t subject to tariffs. Cork comes from the spongy bark of the cork oak tree, which is primarily ...

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Fans gather for the San Antonio Spurs' Season Tip-Off Event at the Rock at La Cantera on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Read full article: Schertz councilmember Tim Brown has died, city officials announce ...