The Auswine Forum

n4sir wrote: - the big question is will be when will Grange be under a closure with a more acceptable failure rate?

I heard that they have been testing a glass closure.

Gary W wrote:Yes. That's right 2005 the first commercial release under screwcap. It's strange that 707 is available under screwcap now. It's as cellarworthy as Grange pretty much and I'd say cabernet, if anything is at all, the least suitable variety for screwcap.

GW

I've tried a few absolutely revolting pinot noirs lately under screwcap that makes me feel maybe that has the potential to be just as unsuitable (well, in the hands of winemakers who haven't worked out their sulphur/dissolved oxygen regimes anyway).

Cheers,
Ian

n4sir wrote:I've tried a few absolutely revolting pinot noirs lately under screwcap that makes me feel maybe that has the potential to be just as unsuitable (well, in the hands of winemakers who haven't worked out their sulphur/dissolved oxygen regimes anyway).

Cheers,
Ian

G'day Ian

I have had a couple of overtly vinegary/oxidised examples recently, though I can't be sure the storage wasn't the issue. Hadn't thought it might be a seal problem, but have had a few nice ones under SC recently so I don't want to draw too many conclusions.

Cheers

Michael

PS Can you name some names?