Bottling Question

[Chopper]

The directions on my wine kit say to bottle the wine (which I've done), then let the bottles sit upright for 3 days, then lay the bottles on their side for long-term storage.

I don't have a wine rack yet, so I was wondering if it would be OK to just leave the bottles upright for long-term storage. Would this somehow prevent the corks from completely sealing properly?

 

[grapeman]

It depends on the cork used. Natural corks need to be layed down so they don't dry out and leak. The agglomerated corks do OK staying upright. If you have a wine bottle box- put the bottles in it, close the flaps and lay on it's side for an inexpensive temporary rack. Don't stack partially empty boxes as they can collapse.

 

[Wade E]

I would figure out a way to lay them over somehow, you dont want those corks drying out.

 

[Chopper]

Thanks, I'll use the bottle boxes till I get a rack.

Chopper

 

[Tom]

Turn the bottles upside down in the box. Works for me. I don't lay them on the side till they go on my racks.

 

[PolishWineP]

Well that would be way too easy!

 

[Tom]

I like EASY

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