Cork vs Screw Cap: Does It Really Matter? 🍷

It’s the age-old debate: cork or screw cap? When it comes to taste, both do the job. Cork feels classic and lets a tiny bit of air in, which helps some wines (like big reds) age and develop. Corks are elegant, but they can cause cork taint and do require a corkscrew. Screw caps are easy to open, keep wine fresh (especially whites and rosés), and have zero risk of cork taint. They lack the fancy pop but are perfect for wines you’ll drink young.

Cork Pros: Traditional, great for aging, classy vibe
Cork Cons: Can spoil wine, less reliable seal, needs a corkscrew

Screw Cap Pros: Easy open, keeps wine fresh, no cork taint risk
Screw Cap Cons: No pop, not ideal for long aging

Saving a bottle for a special occasion? Go cork. Need a drink for an impromptu picnic? Screw cap all the way. There’s no right or wrong choice, and Winc has plenty of both corked and screw cap wines.

TL;DR: Corks are classic; screw caps are practical. What matters most is drinking wine you love. Ready to open your next bottle? Find it here: Winc’s got you!