The cork is the final guardian of the wine we have labored hard and long to make as close to perfect as possible. As such, it is hugely important.
I can tell you from my heart that I have never worked with better corks than the ones from Portocork. The only thing possibly better is – the delightful and efficient people we get to deal with there.
We will be with them forever.
Manfred Krankl
SINE QUA NON
With the 250 winemaking decisions we must make every vintage, it is always a relief that the decision to use Portocork is a simple one. These corks play the strict role of a closure and never that of an ingredient. The cork must be present, no doubt, but must remain in the background to the product we as winemakers put to bottle. For 15 years Portocork has delivered the promise of excellence and quality, and of their corks remaining inert…. And as a plus, their customer service is bar none.
Kirk Venge
Owner, Venge Vineyards and KV Wines Consulting
Portocork consistently delivers corks that meet our standards. We rely on their quality control procedures and at times, re-subject potential lots to our own rigorous sensory screening. This working relationship gives us the confidence that we are getting the best corks available.
Andy Erickson
Consulting Winemaker
In all my years of making wines in the Napa Valley there is one thing I have not changed – the company for which I buy my cork! For me it’s clear – The highest quality, excellent customer service and commitment to getting me the best possible protection to my wine comes from Portocork! I have used them exclusively in each project I have been involved with for more than 15 years and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Francoise Peschon
Consulting winemaker
From the time it takes to make our 5-year aged barrels, to the time it takes to plant a vineyard and having it perform to our standards – it’s a nine year journey! This journey ends with the cork that goes into our bottles and we expect nothing but the best. That’s why we have relied on Portocork to deliver all our corks at DAOU since the beginning. Portocork has delivered leading edge corks and incredible service to our winery year after a year.
Daniel Daou
Winemaker & Co-Proprietor
Daou Vineyards & Winery
We have a very long lasting relationship with Portocork. We have been impressed by their leadership in the cork industry, commitment to quality with the constant spirit of research and innovation to deliver the best product possible which goes hand to hand with our philosophy.
Jean-Francois Pellet
Winemaker/Partner
Pepper Bridge Winery, Amavi Cellars
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Raised in Paris, Dr. Isabelle Sodini holds a Phd. in Food Engineering. She was an Assistant Professor at the Institut National Agronomique de Paris-Grignon, where she taught food microbiology and HACCP methodology. Dr. Sodini left Paris in 2004 for a one-year research post at Cal Poly, and then joined Portocork to develop and manage our in-house laboratory and Quality Assurance department.
Dustin Mowe has over 24 years of experience in the cork industry. He began his career in sales with Sabate Cork Company, traveling across the U.S. to every major wine-producing region. In 2001, he joined Portocork to lead its sales and marketing efforts and in 2006, he was promoted to President.
Originally from Burney, California, Mowe studied business before relocating to Napa Valley, to live and work in the wine industry. He also co-owns Mowe Napa Valley, a luxury boutique wine brand with his wife, Renee. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, skiing, and spending time with his family.