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British discovery makes corked wine a thing of the past

Scientists find the chemical that causes the unpleasant ‘wet cardboard’ taint, rendering the ritual of restaurant tastings unnecessary ... read more

'My heart will go (out)': Corked 101 and Capitol Theater team up for Titanic dinner and movie screening

I didn’t want to have to cover this story, but since Bob Saar is still no longer with us (R.I.P. Good Friend), my boss told me I had ... read more

Bad Wine

A bottle is not "corked" just because it has bits of cork in it (all this means is that an inexperienced waiter pushed the corkscrew all the way through the cork, thus forcing pieces into the wine ... read more

Corked-bat mistake happened to me once

For all those who jumped to conclusions after Sammy Sosa was caught with a corked bat, it looks like Sosa's explanation was more correct than their accusations. Sosa said he used the corked bat ... read more

Turkey camo: A story of addiction

In preparation for the upcoming turkey season, Jim Abrams shares the tale that got him interested and chase year after year that keeps him hooked. read more

Corking, joy, and community at PICA’s ‘Policing Justice’ exhibition

The community protects the community. That is the very essence of corking. Most BikePortland readers are familiar with corking from our participation in group bike rides: individuals intentionally ... read more

The real reason restaurants offer you to 'try the wine' before serving

In a clip that's racked up almost 800,000 views, TikToker @trashqueentm revealed there's more to it. "It’s for you to check if the wine is corked. So if it’s gone bad, you’ll taste it," she ... read more

'Are patrons supposed to just know that?'

Ordering wine is serious business. But did you know there’s a whole etiquette behind it? If you thought tasting the wine you’re ordering was just a small perk servers did for fun, you’d only ... read more

THE FOOD REVIEW: The Bell at Ramsbury, Marlborough

It is a compelling date night as much as it is a welcome oasis after a bracing country walk with a group of friends.’ ... read more

British discovery makes corked wine a thing of the past

The practice has long been deemed necessary because of the risk of bottles being corked, meaning the wine has a foul taste or smell caused by the cork. Yet few realise that this age-old ritual has ... read more