I think the standard is rapidly approaching...the Stelvin style
aluminum screw caps. Every year more wineries seem to make the
switch. Some of the wine reviewers are making a big deal of it. I
read that a large retailer in the UK is almost demanding this style of
cap.

On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:08:47 -0500, "Wine Enthusiast"
> wrote:

>Why isn't one type of cork/cap used as a standard for bottles that contain
>non-carbonated beverages? (Are the different styles of caps and corks used
>for purposes other than cutting costs or marketing?)

I love this part of the question. Other people have asked why there
isn't a standard design bottle? My response is twofold...

1) Marketing - they want to stand out, be better, whatever
2) Country/region of origin - maybe it is standard there

Steve