I'll take my Chateau Lafite with a screwcap, thanks

Article Abstract:

Research carried out by the Geisenheim Institute on the Rhine has shown that, over a five year period, wine deteriorates less when stored in bottles with a screwcap than with traditional corks. The tainting of wine by the cork, or corking, is caused by 2-4-6 trichloranisole (TCA) being formed in the cork by phenols, chlorinated compounds and mould. Of the 25 million bottles of wine sold annually in the UK, between one in 12 and one in 20 are corked. The industry is reluctant to move to screwcaps because they look cheap, and sales of the same product in the two types of bottle has shown buyers tend to avoid the screwcap.

Usage, Public opinion, Cork, Wine bottles, Cork (Materials)

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Peter Sichel

Article Abstract:

Wine merchant, grower and winemaker Peter Sichel was born into a family with considerable influence in the wine trade. He settled in Bordeaux, France, where he became known in particular for reviving the ancient Margaux property, Chateau d'Angludet. He was also a leading shareholder in Chateau Palmer. He was successful in combining the roles of merchant and chateau owner, and was the first wine merchant to become a wine maker.

Sichel, Peter Allan

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Harry Waugh

Article Abstract:

Wine merchant and writer Harry Waugh was born in Chilwick, England, in 1904. He became a clerk with wine merchants Block, Grey and Block in 1934. He served in the Welsh Guards during the second world war and joined Harvey's of Bristol in 1946.

England, Waugh, Harry Horsburgh

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