Happy Inventor’s Day! Every year, Inventor's Day serves as a reminder of the brilliant minds that have shaped our world through innovation and creativity. While there is a plethora of inventions that have revolutionized the wine and grape industry, today we want to highlight one that has been more recent.

Screw caps prevent any oxygen exposure to the wine. Safeguarding the integrity of the wine, preserving flavors and aromas. Additionally, the ability to store upright and easily open are added benefits for screw cap wine.

Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann has recently transitioned to screw caps for many of their wines, primarily due to quality control concerns. Inconsistent cork quality not only jeopardized the wines' integrity but also added undue costs. Parker Puchta, the 7th Generation President, shared, “Screw caps offer remarkable consistency and cost-efficiency, making them ideal for wines designed to be enjoyed within a few years. Additionally, they enhance our brand recognition—featuring a modern look that stands out on the shelf and eliminates the need for a corkscrew, making many of our wines more accessible to consumers and easy for staff during festivals. However, we still love the romantic appeal of a cork when it pops."

The screw cap, cork argument has been around since the invention of the screw cap in 1959 by the French company, La Bouchage Mechanique. After the screw cap was invented, it took about 10 years for others to start to adapt the technology. The screw cap made its way to the U.S. and Missouri. Today many wineries use screw caps, but there are still plenty of corked wines.

Screw caps for wine closure are here to stay, but there is no need to be afraid. Be excited! Screw caps will ensure your wine lasts, but the tradition of popping a cork is just as meaningful. 

When choosing your next Missouri wine, know we offer your style preference, and rest assured, screw cap or cork, it will be a great glass!