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Stelvin© Closure

A brand name of screw caps specifically designed for wine bottles. Stelvin© closures include the bottle neck finish. https://www.amcor.com/stelvin

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By Tracy-Lynne MacLellan on October 31, 2016

Tracy-Lynne MacLellan

CERTIFIED SOMMELIER | @trace_master_flex — — With over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Tracy-Lynne began pursuing wine academically nearly a decade ago. She earned the Certified Sommelier designation with the...

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