Cork was developed as a bottle closure in the late 17th century. It was only after this that bottles were laid down for aging, and the shapes changed from short and bulbous to tall and slender. A bit like me really, only in reverse!
Cork was developed as a bottle closure in the late 17th century. It was only after this that bottles were laid down for aging, and the shapes changed from short and bulbous to tall and slender. A bit like me really, only in reverse!