an integrated drip proof stopper system for wine and other liquid - containing bottles is installed during the manufacture of the bottle . the integrated drip proof stopper system contains a shrink - wrap shell disposed about the throat of the bottle . the shrink - wrap shell has an opening strip that separates a shrink - wrap shell extension from a lower portion of the shrink - wrap shell . when pulled , the strip exposes an absorbent pad that is adhesively bonded to the bottom portion of the shrink - wrap shell . the absorbent pad captures drips that occur when wine or liquid is poured from the bottle , preventing damage to tablecloths or tabletops on which the bottle is placed . the upper portion of the absorbent pad has a plurality of slits and teeth forming a teeth - like structure adapted for expansion by the user to increase drip capture efficiency .