The arguments over the different tops tend to get fairly esoteric near the edges (are cork farms damaging to the ecology? does the slight seep of oxygen past cork helpful? are people killing themselves with corkscrews and foil knives?). The problem of "corked" wine is a real one, and probably the best argument for screw caps, but even that's a fairly rare problem. That leaves corks with the marginal advantage of seeming more classy and making for fun trivets.
Over time, the distinction will become what audience the winery is aiming for, not the actual functional requirements.
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Cork vs. twist. Let the battle begin!
Cork or Twist: What’s the Best Way to Stop Up a Wine Bottle?
Cork, synthetic cork, or screw cap? Each medium has its perks, it seems. But which one keeps wine aging the right way? The experts at Stack Exchange attempt to put the controversy to rest.
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I am a heathen who only buys wine in bottles with screw caps. It tastes the same, and they're easier to open and easier to close between pours.
No mention of wine from a box?? What sort of article is this, anyway???
My sensitive palate is offended!! 😛