Patent ID: 7010956

Claim:
A method of testing a least a first cork stopper and a second cork stopper for the presence of an analyte that causes cork taint in wine, comprising the steps of: a) moving the first cork stopper to a first position; b) moving a first sensor to a second position proximate said first position, said first sensor being operatively configured to detect the presence of the analyte; c) determining via said first sensor whether the analyte is present in/on the first cork stopper; d) moving the first cork stopper out of said first position; e) moving said first sensor out of said second position; f) moving a second cork stopper into said first position; g) moving a second sensor to said second position, said second sensor operatively configured to detect the presence of the analyte; h) determined via said second sensor whether the analyte is present in/on the second cork stopper; and i) placing said first sensor in communication with sensor electronics substantially only when said first sensor is in said first position.