Stop Judging Screw Caps

You know what always cracks me up?
When someone looks at a wine bottle and says, “Oh… it has a screw cap. It must be cheap.”

If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I'd probably own my own vineyard by now. (And guess what? Half my bottles would have screw caps.)

Let’s Get Real

I get why people think that.
Popping a cork feels fancy, right? It's a whole vibe. Movies, restaurants, your bougie friend who pretends they know wine, they all made us think that cork = quality.

But honestly? That’s not how it works anymore.

Screw caps aren’t about cutting corners.
They’re about keeping your wine fresh and exactly how the winemaker wants it to taste.
Especially if it’s a white, rosé, or a young red you’re gonna drink soon.

Why the Screw Cap Deserves Some Respect

Here’s the thing ,corks can mess up wine.
Not all the time, but when they do, it’s brutal. (Ever smell a wine that reminded you of wet basement carpet? Yeah, that's "cork taint." Gross.)

Wineries in places like Australia and New Zealand figured this out a long time ago.
They switched to screw caps not because they were lazy ,  but because they wanted their wines to actually taste good when you opened them.

Some high-end wines now proudly rock screw caps, no apologies.

Here’s the Trick

If you're buying a bottle to drink this weekend, next month, or even within a year or two screw caps are your friend.
They're perfect for wines that are meant to be fresh, bright, and alive.
(And let's be honest, they're way easier at the beach, a picnic, or when you can't find a corkscrew.)

I Love Telling People This

Because once you know, you feel like you’re in on a little secret.
Wine doesn’t have to be some stiff, complicated thing with a bunch of fake rules.

It’s supposed to be fun.
It's supposed to make you smile and loosen up and maybe dance a little after that second glass.

So if opening a bottle is as easy as twisting a cap? Even better.

Final Sip

Next time you see a screw cap, don’t judge it.
Just open it, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy.

Because good wine isn’t about the cork.
It’s about the moment you’re drinking it.

Cheers, my friend. 🍷