Apr 12, 2011 Posted by Chris

Bubbles Ferreira’s cork trick?

So the trick photography thing seems to have run its course in the sporting arena, typified by the Roger Federer, All Black rugby and the David Beckham clips. It’s getting a bit old. BUT there’s still a bit of fun to be had in the wine arena! Enter Graham Beck winemaker Pieter Ferreira and his 15m Méthode Cap Classique pot shot. The clip is a viral promotion by Amorim, a cork supply company... read more

Mar 31, 2011 Posted by Chris

Returning corked wine

What do you do when a bottle of wine that you have purchased is corked or has some fault? Do we ever return corked wine to stores? The cork vs screw cap debate is one of the most passionately pursued points amongst wine lovers, writers and producers. The pro-cork lobby along with all of its PR, press releases and nifty videos is one of the most aggressive attempts to influence consumer opinion that I have... read more