cork size conundrum

[benchmstr]

I usually buy #9 corks. however, a friend just gave me several hundred #8 corks for free.

I know they aren't great for long term storage...that is the extent of my knowledge of this size cork.

I would only be using it for blueberry, strawberry, and dragon blood type wine...stuff that I will drink fast, never bottled for longer than 8 months.

using standard clear 750ml Bordeaux bottles.

would this be a problem?

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[cmason1957]

I don't believe that will be a problem. #8 should do a year or two just fine.

 

[benchmstr]

I don't believe that will be a problem. #8 should do a year or two just fine.

thanks brochacho

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[jgmann67]

Agree. You're fine. If you're a new winemaker, chances are pretty good nothing you make will last more than a couple years.

 

[GaDawg]

I think you are fine with #8 corks for 2 years.
I think I would like them better for early drinkers, easy in easy out!