Corked wines

[Thomas]

1. 3 to 5 percent spoilage from tainted corks is the expected average.

2. Synthetics are the answer, for now (as in a previous rant on this subject, I favor screw caps, but I am in the overwhelming minority of those who think the tradition of popping the cork has little to do with consuming wine).

3. The Old World is called that for a reason!