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WHAT TO DO WHEN
YOU GET
A BOTTLE THAT
IS CORKED:
If you do happen to get
a bottle that is corked,
unfortunately there is
nothing you can do
about it. No amount of
decanting will help. In
fact, oxygen exposure
often makes cork taint
worse. Don't be afraid
to bring the wine back
to the wine store you
purchased it from or
call your server to let
them know the bottle is
corked. It happens and
won't offend them.
Most importantly, don't be
afraid to try the same bottle
again. A bad cork is just bad
luck and is not a reflection on
the producer.
Cork allows a
small amount of
oxygen to enter
the bottle, which
is needed to
assist the aging
process of fine
wines.
