Anything wrong with these corks?
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Did you soak your corks prior to inserting them? I am a reformed cork soaker. Back when I used to do that, sometimes I would get that kind of moisture.
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Do we really want to go there cmason?
Looks more like a water line and not leaking wine to me.
Looks more like a water line and not leaking wine to me.
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I agree with John. It looks like cherry wine and I don't see any red wine.
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Not trying to be a complete smart aleck, just offering my experience. Many folks start out soaking corks before inserting them. Particularly with the almagorated ones that is a sure fire way to get moisture leaks through the cork and early cork failure. Maybe I misinterpreted the picture.
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They are not soaked, but are spritzed with Kmeta prior to use. I wouldn't say they are completely dry prior to use. I will have to reform my ways
Should I recork them?
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How's about a size #.. #9's should suffice no matter the construction. However I've run across bottles (used) that have a larger than usual neck size. So if your batch has only 1 or 2 which seem to be leaking, maybe those bottles are odd
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Don't wet the corks at all, put them in dry, if you want to sanitize them, use a cork a dor.
cork a dor- in bucket, put a mason jar half full of k-meta solution, put corks around the jar and put the lid on for 24 hours or more, the sulphur gas will do the sanitizing and keep the corks dry.
I just put mine in dry from the bag and have not had any problems.
Not sure if spritzing the corks caused the problem, i have a few that do that from time to time, also let your bottles stand up for 24 to 48 hours before laying them down for the corks to take shape of the bottle for a better seal.
cork a dor- in bucket, put a mason jar half full of k-meta solution, put corks around the jar and put the lid on for 24 hours or more, the sulphur gas will do the sanitizing and keep the corks dry.
I just put mine in dry from the bag and have not had any problems.
Not sure if spritzing the corks caused the problem, i have a few that do that from time to time, also let your bottles stand up for 24 to 48 hours before laying them down for the corks to take shape of the bottle for a better seal.
