Corking and uncorking a bottle of wine

Corking and uncorking a bottle of wine

Aguilera José Miguel. 2025. Corking and uncorking a bottle of wine, International Journal of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, 11(1), 3, 1-4. doi: 10.17180/ijmpg-2025-art03

Aguilera José Miguel. 2025. Corking and uncorking a bottle of wine, International Journal of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, 11(1), 3, 1-4. doi: 10.17180/ijmpg-2025-art03

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Abstract
The image invites gastronomy scientists to observe the beauty and simplicity of a wooden corking device and some antique corkscrews. The article discusses the physical principles involved. A friction force predominates as the screw penetrates the cork. During pulling the cork out, a force must overcome the static friction holding the cork in the bottleneck, and the sliding or dynamic friction as the cork moves out.

Keywords
cork, corkscrew, wooden corker, wine bottle, mechanical forces

Edited by:
Anonymous

Reviewers:
1. Anonymous
2. Laurent Gervat, Physical Chemist, collector of corkscrews.

Received:
26 January 2025
Accepted :
25 February 2025
Published:
6 March 2025

Section:
This article was published in the “Image for Thought” section of the International Journal of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy

Citation:
Aguilera José Miguel. 2025. Corking and uncorking a bottle of wine, International Journal of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, 11(1), 3, 1-4. doi: 10.17180/ijmpg-2025-art03