NATURAL CORK STILL TOP DOG
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t read something about wine closure alternatives or the increase in screwcaps or synthetics. It’s true that non-cork closures are taking the industry by storm while synthetic corks lead the alternatives category, but natural corks remain the most popular and frequently used stopper.
An overwhelming majority (82%) of responding wineries use natural corks, according to Wine Business. Technical and synthetic closures make up 26% and 28% while screwcaps come in last at 24%. Screwcaps were up 21% since 2002, showing the most growth out of the segment.
However, winemakers are much more willing to look into alternatives as consumers appear more open to choices – especially in low and mid-priced wines. Small wineries show a particular inclination towards natural corks, and large wineries are more willing to try all types of closures. Medium-sized wineries experimented with screwcaps much more this year.
An overwhelming majority (82%) of responding wineries use natural corks, according to Wine Business. Technical and synthetic closures make up 26% and 28% while screwcaps come in last at 24%. Screwcaps were up 21% since 2002, showing the most growth out of the segment.
However, winemakers are much more willing to look into alternatives as consumers appear more open to choices – especially in low and mid-priced wines. Small wineries show a particular inclination towards natural corks, and large wineries are more willing to try all types of closures. Medium-sized wineries experimented with screwcaps much more this year.
posted at 1:48 PM
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