Opinions - mandated cork closures for Catalan wines?

Joan,

I meant no offense in re: Catalan nationality. I was wondering if it was sybolic of another way to distance themselves from Madrid?

As to aging with plastic, silicone stoppers, I completely agree that it is currently an inferior solution to cork.

In regards to super-premium wines however, have a look at Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa who release the same wine half in screwcap and half in cork closure. They charge -more- for the screwcaped wine and sell every bit of it.

While I don’t think that this example readily relates to Spanish wine nor do I think that cork is the ultimate closure. It depends on the application, for wines that sell for under $12US I don’t see any problem to use screwcaps, glass stoppers, Zork plastic stoppers or any other sealing device. So long as it is easy to use and doesn’t harm the flavor of the wine.

In my opinion if wine were more accessable, meaning easier to open, especially for ";novice"; wine drinkers; we could share the joy that this beverage and way of life have brought to us.

Cheers
-andrew