Screw Topped Wine

During my recent visit to Paris this winter, I noticed that "Les Petites Recoltes" at the well-known wine shop Nicolas were fitted with screw tops instead of with corks. I have seen Nicolas go from using real cork to synthetic cork, and now to screw tops. Apparently, they aren't the only ones.

According to an article from AFP, more and more wine producers are opting for the screw top over the traditional cork. They are predicting that wines priced below $15 or $20 will soon all be fitted with these tops. Screw caps are being used because they are cheaper and prevent "Cork Taint." The wine doesn't usually sit in my apartment long enough to get tainted though...