I've got too much time on my hands

[winoweenie]

Keep the Faith Barnsey, the snowplows'll have you outta' there before spring. Most vintners I've posed the question have said basically," Corks are meant to keep air OUT of the bottle. The small amount that's in the neck is sufficient to help the aging process. Yhw wax capsule is just a guarantee that the seal stays tight. Tannins, acid,PH and fruit all combine to determine a wines ageability " I mite add that storage is paramount despite Hotsies' complete abberations. WW