Desperately seeking closure

From cork tragics to screwcap converts, when it comes to wine bottle closures, the jury is still out on the ideal seal. Despite living in an era of breathtaking technological and scientific advancement, drinkers often face a dilemma when opening a bottle of wine. For all the sweat and tears of the vigneron, there is no foolproof closure to guarantee the wine’s preservation. In 1969 we put men on the moon, so why are wine stoppers an ongoing concern in 2015?