spaniel
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I am finishing up a batch of from-scratch black raspberry port. Just added the sugar to raise the SG and fortified today. This stuff is going to be outstanding!
I'm thinking ahead to bottling (375MLs). I am positive I want the ability to re-seal once these are opened. The two options I am considering are the Zork and port/tasting corks with wax dipping.
I must say, I am leaning towards the tasting corks with wax and the reason is primarily cosmetic. It seems to me like it will look much more elegant than the Zork.
Since this is a fruit port, I expect none of the bottles to make it past 5-7 years before we drink them. Likely stored on their side. I had a bottle of Napa Madeira, make with tasting cork/wax, and it was excellent after ~4 years upright on a shelf. Any thoughts appreciated.
I'm thinking ahead to bottling (375MLs). I am positive I want the ability to re-seal once these are opened. The two options I am considering are the Zork and port/tasting corks with wax dipping.
I must say, I am leaning towards the tasting corks with wax and the reason is primarily cosmetic. It seems to me like it will look much more elegant than the Zork.
Since this is a fruit port, I expect none of the bottles to make it past 5-7 years before we drink them. Likely stored on their side. I had a bottle of Napa Madeira, make with tasting cork/wax, and it was excellent after ~4 years upright on a shelf. Any thoughts appreciated.