Corks are made from the bark of the cork oak, Quercus
Suber, from Portugal which has 30% of the worlds' cork trees. The
increased popularity of winemaking has resulted in a much wider range of
cork choices than ever before.
Which cork is right for you? Look realistically
at how long you expect to store your
wine before drinking. A good rule of thumb is 'you get what you
pay for.' The cheapest cork isn't always the best, and if you do
decide to keep some bottles for the future, you may find yourself having
to re-cork them in a few years. If you are making a
wine
you intend to drink within the next 6 months, a very long cork might be
a waste of money.
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Wine Tasting Corks
SYNTHETIC
TASTER CORKS25 count $6.70 These tasting corks are made through a spin welding process that creates
a friction bond between the cap and the shank that is nearly indestructible.
Because synthetic cork is used instead of natural cork, there is no need
to worry about TCA, discoloration, and the corks won't dry out or crumble.
ALL
PLASTIC TASTER CORKS25 count $5.70 These tasting corks are made of food grade plastic and designed for
use with any bottle that will accept a No.
8 or No. 9 straight cork. They are perfect for applications where
function is more important than appearance. Use them for oils and
vinegar, cordials, and any place a tight seal and easy opening and closing
are needed.
ECONOMY
REAL CORK TASTERS25 count $5.70 These tasting corks are designed for light duty use where appearance
and presentation is more important than function. They can be placed
into standard wine bottles as well as champagne splits and beer bottles.
They are better used for crafts or "message in a bottle" applications than
storing liquids.