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In The Winery

Photo Courtesy of: Janson Capsules

There’s a Closure for That:

Variety & customization Enhance Wine Closure Options

By: Gerald Dlubala
T he choice of closure options and accompa- industry, serving as both a key element to the pack-

nying customizations that awaits today’s
aging while also providing any evidence of tam-
winemaker can be mind-boggling. As has
development professional for Janson Capsules, a
been the norm, the tried and true cork still holds pering,” said Melanie Thomas, sales and business
the title of most requested. However, due to evolv- leading Napa-based manufacturer of capsules and
ing technological advances, performance enhance- screwcaps for the wine, spirits and gourmet foods
ments and environmental and safety issues, alter- industry. “Costs for capsules differ depending on
native options in closure choices may be just as what they are made of and the type of packaging
viable and sometimes the more economical and needed, including stock or custom colors, decora-
efficient choice to preserve and market wine. Every tions, size, embossing, hot stamping, etc. Generally
aspect of packaging contributes to the overall cost, speaking, Polylam capsules can be between $40 to
and closure choice is no different. $60 per 1000 pieces, while PVC choices will run the
winemaker between $25 to $40 per 1000 units, and
“Capsules and closures are pretty standard to our then tin capsules come in between $275 to $450

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