TonyP
Senior Member
I use a lever corker. Those familiar with lever corkers probably know passing the cork through the tapered chamber modifies the length of the cork. As a result, some (probably many) corks are not suitable for lever corkers.
I'm starting to bottle-age wine over 2 years and would appreciate information on the best corks to use with a lever corker. My understanding is that the maximum size I can use is 38mm X 24MM, that is #9 X 1 1/2". Is this correct? If so, I'm concerned the shorter length will impact the cork's protection. How do I overcome this?
Let me save many of you some time: "Get a floor corker".
Thanks,
I'm starting to bottle-age wine over 2 years and would appreciate information on the best corks to use with a lever corker. My understanding is that the maximum size I can use is 38mm X 24MM, that is #9 X 1 1/2". Is this correct? If so, I'm concerned the shorter length will impact the cork's protection. How do I overcome this?
Let me save many of you some time: "Get a floor corker".
Thanks,
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