Champagne capsules
The deliberate spraying of Champagne has become an integral part of some sports trophy presentations, such as the famous podium presentation at the conclusion of a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Capsules may be replaced by a bit of wax on the top of the cork.
Carafe
As a noun-A glass or crystal container for wine or other fine beverages.
Stelvin capsules are available with two separate liners. One liner includes a multi-layered polyethylene liner that provides an tight seal but allows some oxygen penetration. This is best for aging wines less than five years.
The trend to the use in ROTE (Stelvin™) capsules appears to have recently resulted in a higher incidence of the struck match SO2 character in young white wines.
The covering at the top of the neck of a wine bottle that protects the cork. Capsules, which come in many colors and designs, are considered part the wine's overall design.
Capsule: The protective cap that secures the cork and fends off unwanted visitors (also known as sleeve or foil.) Historically, capsules were made of lead, but with research indicating that harmful trace elements could be left behind, ...
B-Cap
laminated disc made from natural food wax and recycled paper that covers and seals corks; provides alternative to capsules (leave no waste) ...
Rossini, in thanking him, wrote, "Although your grapes are superb, I don't like my wine in capsules." Rothschild read this as an invitation to send him some of his celebrated Chateau-Lafite, which he did.
Either process must include methods for sterilizing the bottles, standardizing the fill level, inserting the corks, covering them with capsules or foils, attaching the labels and boxing the bottles for storage or shipment.
 See also: Capsule, Aging, Wine, White, Bottle
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