Quote Originally Posted by FISHN50 View Post
I understant that there is limited supply of cork available for bottles. That's why a lot of recently vinted wines use a composite " cork " to seal the bottle.
That is incorrect. The reason wines are using "fake" cork, and even screw tops now is due to TCA, that affects maybe 5% of cork and gives the wine a musty taste.

http://www.cellarnotes.net/corked_wine.htm

The wine industry gets the better grades of cork first. The rod making industry gets what's left, so getting the best quality for rods can be tough.


Jeff