Pinot Noir

[wineguruchgo]

There is a great debate going on right now between the wineries and the public with regard to screw caps.

The wineries position is that so much of their inventory is tainted by corks not doing their jobs well enough and they are losing millions.

They tried synthetic corks years ago, but that really hasn't helped the problem either.

I think many of the wines under $10 from the new world (US, Australia, Chile, Argentina) will eventually go to screw tops, but it's going to take a while. I can't see the old world wines (France, Italy, Germany, Greece) ever going that route.

Your more expensive wines, I believe, will always have a cork. Much of this has to do with perceived quality, the history and romance of the bottle and cork.

If your store carries Columbia Crest or Chateau Ste. Michelle, they can get Villa Mt. Eden. It's all the same company. I agree...most retailers are willing to bring in a wine if they know it's going to sell.