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ZORK Wine Closures Meet Approval from U.S. Wineries ZORK Wine Closures Meet Approval from U.S. Wineries (63 KB)ZORK wine closures were introduced in the U.S. market in 2008, and since then, have won over dozens of wineries with their wine-protection benefits, practical features, and eco-friendly attributes.
From Drug Enforcement to Winemaking (US) 10.04.05 From Drug Enforcement to Winemaking (US) 10.04.05 (56 KB)Sonoma, CA April 5, 2010 — Some might think it would be a great leap to become a winemaker after 10 years chasing drug traffickers in the Caribbean. But when Greg Lambrecht was stationed in Petaluma, CA, during his 23-year stint in the Coast Guard, he fell in love with the wine regions and wine.
Wine Trail Traveler Romance and the Wine Bottle 10.03.01 Wine Trail Traveler Romance and the Wine Bottle 10.03.01 (39 KB)Wine is a romantic drink. The romance of wine often extends to the bottle and its closure. Some believe that a romantic evening begins with the sound of the cork popping out of the bottle. Are all wine bottle closures equally quixotic?
Consumer Feedback Best Thing About ZORK 10.02.19 Consumer Feedback Best Thing About ZORK 10.02.19 (52 KB)San Francisco, CA February 19, 2010 — Galena, IL-based Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery recently capped its new Sangria and Sangrita wines with the ZORK closure, according to winemaker, Christine Lawlor-White. The winery produces over 40 varietals annually and is currently partnered with the University of Illinois to grow 20 new hybrids that will be characteristic of the Northern Illinois region.
Pharmacist Optometrist Turns Award-Winning Winemaker (US) 10.07.01 Pharmacist Optometrist Turns Award-Winning Winemaker (US) 10.07.01 (66 KB)San Francisco, CA January 7, 2010 — After winning numerous awards as an amateur, pharmacist/optometrist winemaker, Gary Gougér of Gougér Cellars, recently finished production of four varietals of his 2009 wines. He currently has seven wines and a port from blends of 12 varietals: #901, #829, #128, #111, #903, #714, as well as a Muscat Ottonel and a Port. All but the Port are bottled with the ZORK closure.
Evans & Tate Launches Zamphire 10.01.04 Evans & Tate Launches Zamphire 10.01.04 (31 KB)A solution to a common problem faced by Australian Sparkling wine consumers is now solved - officially launched today Zamphire by Evans & Tate is a sophisticated new Sparkling wine featuring a brand new, innovative wine closure.


2009 News

Red Leight and ZORK Go Hollywood 09.12.14 Red Leight and ZORK Go Hollywood 09.12.14 (51 KB)
Corks and Corks can Pop Again PKN 09.12.01 SPK Corks and Corks can Pop Again PKN 09.12.01 SPK (1339 KB)
A winning way to cap it all off Adelaide Advertiser 09.11.19 SPK A winning way to cap it all off Adelaide Advertiser 09.11.19 SPK (445 KB)
Haselgrove Adopts ZORK SPK 09.11.06.pdf Haselgrove Adopts ZORK SPK 09.11.06.pdf (42 KB)
ZORK Takes Top SA Design Award DWN 09.10.06 SPK ZORK Takes Top SA Design Award DWN 09.10.06 SPK (129 KB)
ZORK takes Top SA Design Award - ZORK Media Release ZORK takes Top SA Design Award - ZORK Media Release (22 KB)
Australian company wins innovation award DWN 09.10.06 SPK.pdf Australian company wins innovation award DWN 09.10.06 SPK.pdf (86 KB)
Another Victory for Synthetic Closures FoodEngineeringMag.com (US) 09.10.01 STL Another Victory for Synthetic Closures FoodEngineeringMag.com (US) 09.10.01 STL (20 KB)
ZORK Takes Gold at 2009 APA 09.10.02 - ZORK Media Release ZORK Takes Gold at 2009 APA 09.10.02 - ZORK Media Release (27 KB)
Bottle-your-own wine facility lets consumers make packaging choices (US) Packaging Digest09.09.21 ST Bottle-your-own wine facility lets consumers make packaging choices (US) Packaging Digest09.09.21 ST (213 KB)
Alternative Closures, the Sparkling Wine Edition 09.07.24 Halogen Life SPK.pdf Alternative Closures, the Sparkling Wine Edition 09.07.24 Halogen Life SPK.pdf (43 KB)
McWilliams gives seal of approval to new bubbly SMH 09.08.11 SPK McWilliams gives seal of approval to new bubbly SMH 09.08.11 SPK (68 KB)
Green Family Winery. A vintner's well-rounded journey to the grape Examiner.com (US) 09.07.26 STL. Green Family Winery. A vintner's well-rounded journey to the grape Examiner.com (US) 09.07.26 STL. (46 KB)
Australian Wine Launches Innovation to solve Common Challenge The Shout 09.07.29 SPK Australian Wine Launches Innovation to solve Common Challenge The Shout 09.07.29 SPK (58 KB)
ZORK releases world's first resealable sparkling closure Decanter.com  09.07.22 .pdf ZORK releases world's first resealable sparkling closure Decanter.com 09.07.22 .pdf (70 KB)
Pop Top Brings Back the Fizz SMH 09.07.20 SPK Pop Top Brings Back the Fizz SMH 09.07.20 SPK (89 KB)
Weekday Breakfast with Alan Richardson 12.07.09 SPK Weekday Breakfast with Alan Richardson 12.07.09 SPK (12587 KB)
I'll Drink To That 07/09 I'll Drink To That 07/09 (302 KB)
Stopper that seal the deal Stopper that seal the deal (1338 KB)


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All Pop & No Shock All Pop & No Shock (149 KB)
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Wines and Vines (US) Finding Closure by Jamie Goode Wines and Vines (US) Finding Closure by Jamie Goode (113 KB)
Cure for the Common Wine Cure for the Common Wine (38 KB)
Some thoughts on closures by Jamie Goode Some thoughts on closures by Jamie Goode (114 KB)
ZORK - Drop Zone by Jason Purdie ZORK - Drop Zone by Jason Purdie (107 KB)
Standing out is easy Standing out is easy (113 KB)
Cellar Doors by Dave Pahl Cellar Doors by Dave Pahl (1668 KB)
Kiwi's take up Aussie know how Kiwi's take up Aussie know how (160 KB)
The future of cork The future of cork (107 KB)