03/22/12 Word on Wine – Cork
One would think that using a natural product like cork, which comes from cork trees, would be a strain on the environment and that using metal screw tops or synthetic corks that don’t come from trees would be a good thing. However, a recent article sighted in this week’s Word on Wine reveals that cork forests provide a fabulous environment for all kinds of wildlife. If cork is harvested correctly the trees can last for centuries! Check out this week’s Word On Wine to learn all about it!