Popping the cork

[andypandy]

Popping the cork is bad for sparkling wines and Champagnes, that I know. What about for flat wines? Usually when I pull the cork out there's a little pop at the end, but I never worried about it too much, until once a man who acted like he knew a lot about wines grunted in disgust when he heard that little pop. Does this somehow "bruise" the wine or something? And how do I avoid that little pop if it is undesireable? Thanks.