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  Micro-Oxidation and Closures Comparison of Sulfide Compounds in Wines by Closure Type - Cork vs. Screwcaps
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  ' Screw-top Bottles Are Not Such Corkers After All '
  ' Cork May Yet Redeem Itself '
  ' The Special Relationship Between Wine, Cork and the Mediterranean Environment'
  ' The Great Cork Debate - Results '
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  ' Cork Gets a Bad Rap for Tainting Wine'
     
  Recent News Items   Why the CQC has employed statistical experts to review new screening procedures for TCA
  Natural Cork Rated "Most Appropriate" Closure for All Occasions
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