How to Judge Wine by the Cork

Published on Monday, March 17, 2008, by CHOW Video Team / Edit Post

How to Judge Wine by the Cork

The waiter gives you the cork like he expects something from you. Here’s what you should—and shouldn’t—do.

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  • What about giving the cork a sniff for TCA? I was almost served a bottle laced with it, but stopped the sommelier short after smelling that damp basement smell on the cork.