I want to throw out an idea for discussion and see what the forum thinks. I have switched to Nomacorc's for all of my wine and, as many of you know, they are probably the most expensive alternative. Even in purchasing in quantity (1000 count bags), they are $.217 each. That does not sound like a lot, but if one is making 200 gallons per year (1000 bottles), it amounts to $217. Not a trivial sum, at least to me.
I notice that when I open a bottle with a corkscrew, I do not need to run the screw all the way through the cork. Therefore, the integrity of the cork is maintained, i.e., there is only an "entry wound" on one end. I am wondering if these corks could be safely reused. I don't see any obvious reason why they cannot, and I was wondering what the forum thought. I would appreciate your responses.
Thank you.
I notice that when I open a bottle with a corkscrew, I do not need to run the screw all the way through the cork. Therefore, the integrity of the cork is maintained, i.e., there is only an "entry wound" on one end. I am wondering if these corks could be safely reused. I don't see any obvious reason why they cannot, and I was wondering what the forum thought. I would appreciate your responses.
Thank you.