What do Screwcap wine seals do that other closures don't?
Screwcap wine seals eliminate the threat of 'cork taint' and premature oxidation. They allow the wine in each bottle to mature and develop its true character, uniformly and naturally, as intended by the winemaker.


Do Screwcap wine seals bring risks of their own?
In short, no. The inert, food-grade polymer at the base of the seal is guaranteed to have no effect on the taste or quality of the wine - ever. This is why many highly respected wineries around the world store their own precious 'library stock' wines under Screwcap wine seals - to ensure that the wines are not at risk of oxidation or taint.

Are Screwcaps suited to early drinking wines only?
Early drinking wines bottled under Screwcap certainly have the advantage of retained freshness and no risk of cork taint spoilage. However, premium wines destined for long term maturation enjoy the added advantage of reduced bottle variation, which might otherwise result from premature oxidation over the years due to cork seals.

Will Screwcap seals allow wine to age?
Yes - the ageing of wine in a bottle is a function of the natural chemical characters in the wine and will occur over time - irrespective of the bottle closure. There is sufficient oxygen in the wine and in the head space to allow the part of development and ageing which requires oxygen to take place. Much of the development takes place anaerobically (i.e.: without oxygen)."

Are Screwcap wine seals here to stay?
Consider the following question, posed by Bob Campbell, Master of Wine:
"I have one question for all of the other winemakers who for the time being continue to use corks. If you know that Screwcaps will produce better and more consistent wine than corks, how can you continue to short-change your customers?"

Do Galafrey Wines still use corks as well as screwcaps?
Yes Galafrey Wines exports to Asia who still prefer corked wine. We also Sell cork wines to Hospitality Training centres we’re opening corked wine is still a big part of their training and education.