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Reaching closure: there's more than one way to seal a bottle of wine. But which is best?
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November 1, 2006|
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The enjoyment of wine is almost as old as civilization itself. For almost as long as they've been drinking wine, people have been trying to keep it drinkable for as long as possible.
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Since the 1600s, wine has been stored in glass bottles sealed with cork stoppers. While the traditional cork was groundbreaking in the 17th century and served well over the next couple of hundred years, there have also been problems. Over time, corks can dry out, causing wine to evaporate and, worse, letting air in to spoil what's left in the bottle.
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