Bineandvine
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Hey guys,
Is it possible to cork with used corks if they are sanitized?
Is it possible to cork with used corks if they are sanitized?
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Guess there are some strong feelings on the subject.
Think of it in these terms: A brand new, perfectly clean cork (first quality #9/1.75") costs you less than $0.20. Is there anything you could possibly do to a used cork to make that wee-small voice in the back of your head stop screaming, "For the love of GAWD, man. Spend the twenty cents!!"
Think of it in these terms: A brand new, perfectly clean cork (first quality #9/1.75") costs you less than $0.20. Is there anything you could possibly do to a used cork to make that wee-small voice in the back of your head stop screaming, "For the love of GAWD, man. Spend the twenty cents!!"
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When I was living back in CT Varis (AKA Geek) found a deal on Amazon for corks. We split a 1,000 count and if I'm not mistaken it came out to only 5-6 cents a cork.
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The short and long answer is NO! Whether the screw went all the way through or not the cork has already been compromised when it was compressed to go into the bottle, and again as it was pulled out. Additionally the cork has been contaminated in so many ways. Absolutely do not reuse a cork on a new bottle of wine.
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When inserted the cork gets compressed in the shape of the neck and it DOES NOT return to its original uncompressed state when removed. You will have an oxidized wine in NO time flat if you try and reuse a cork that has been inserted (used) before.
When inserted the cork gets compressed in the shape of the neck and it DOES NOT return to its original uncompressed state when removed. You will have an oxidized wine in NO time flat if you try and reuse a cork that has been inserted (used) before.
If you use a high quality synthetic cork, and a blade cork remover like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030DH0ZM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
You might be able to reuse the cork.
If you are going to reuse the cork, it is probably better to buy a cheaper cork that you do not reuse than an expensive synthetic cork you try to reuse.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030DH0ZM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
You might be able to reuse the cork.
If you are going to reuse the cork, it is probably better to buy a cheaper cork that you do not reuse than an expensive synthetic cork you try to reuse.
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SO, you put in all of that work, time, energy, and expense to make your own wine. Why on God's green earth would you want to cut such a dangerous corner at this stage of the game??
Spend the money!
Spend the money!
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I was buying the cheap corks from Amazon. For an extra 3 cents a cork(if you buy in the 1k quantity) you can get great 1+1 corks.
I am with everyone else. Why would you risk all your hard work, money, time, delicious wine over 16 cents?
I am with everyone else. Why would you risk all your hard work, money, time, delicious wine over 16 cents?
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A number of us buy them at Lafitte cork. Personalized 1+1 corks for about $.12 each
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That seems like a very reasonable price. I don't see any prices listed on their web site; guess you must call to get their prices, right?
Thanks...
Boatboy24
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Yep. Call or email. There is a 1 time fee to cast a die for your logo work (it was $100 when I did mine). But they are a great value, IMHO.
