Recognizing and Handling Corked Wine: Etiquette, Identification, and Solutions for a Disappointing Experience
Corked wine is a natural yet disappointing issue in fine dining. It occurs due to a compound called trichloroanisole (TCA), which contaminates the cork, bottle, or wine itself during production, harvest, or even shipping. TCA may be found in corks as fungi, or it can be introduced through pesticides, preservatives, or cleaning products used in … Read more