September 22, 2019

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When you're opening a bottle of wine or Champagne probably the last thing you're thinking about is the cork, but have you ever taken a good look at a cork? Just what exactly is it?

You might be surprised to learn that that story of that cork you're holding started about 200 years ago. Cork comes from cork trees in Portugal where harvesting cork is done by hand by harvesters who pass the skill down through generations.

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What Is Cork And where Does It Come From?

Have you ever wondered what cork is and where it comes from? There is actually a long and rich history of cork harvesting and it all starts in Portugal.

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