The Cork Versus Screw Cap Debate May Finally Be Over

An array of wine corks on a wooden surface.
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Scientists at Oxford University are conducting a ground-breaking experiment to answer the controversial question: Is cork or screw cap better for wine? Researchers at the university will use brain-scanning technology that will monitor participant’s brain pleasure receptors as they sip wine as well as measure the sound, aromas and sensations that are associated with opening a wine bottle.

ā€œOur brains have a powerful hold over our taste buds, and it will be interesting to see the differing effects the multi-sensory aspects of wine drinking have on our perception of taste,ā€ says Professor Charles Spence.

The Sun reports the experiment is running in London’s Soho from July 28–July 29. Spence hopes this trial will offer ā€œa definitive answer to this fascinating question.ā€

While you wait for the answer check out the The Everything Guide to Cork and Corkscrews.

Published on July 27, 2017
Topics: Wine News + Trends