Corks not bottoming out

[Ernest T Bass]

Just bottled 15 bottles of muscadine wine. Out of 15 bottles, only 2 of them had the cork flush with the top of the bottle. They all felt like they bottomed out and the lever went all the way down just like the 2 that were flush with the top of the bottle. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any help
Semper Fi

 

[Thig]

What kind of corker do you have, mine has an adjustment nut on the plunger to adjust the depth.

 

[Jc5066]

I have a floor corker with an adjuster. Even so I have found if I don't do it with one swift motion the cork does not go down as far.

As Thig said; we need to know what equipment you are using.

 

[montanaWineGuy]

Watered corks, and swift corking pushes mine to deep depth.

 

[FTC Wines]

Also make sure the bottle is tight to the corker. I have an assortment of bar coasters to put under the bottles that are a tad different in heights. It's quicker than adjusting the bottle height adjustment a 1/8" or so to get a tight fit. Roy

 

[olusteebus]

Is it by chance the red colonna bottle/capper?

 

[Ernest T Bass]

It is a double lever corker and has no adjustment, does that help?

 

[Runningwolf]

It is a double lever corker and has no adjustment, does that help?

Honestly, do yourself a favor and throw that piece of crap out and buy a floor corker. I'm sure they'll be going on sale over the holidays. That will solve all your problems.

 

[Ernest T Bass]

Will do and thanks for the help
Semper Fi

 

[garymc]

Yeah, Bud, either get a floor corker or quit holding the cork so tight in the vise grips when you hit it with the hammer.

 

[jgmann67]

There's. A member here selling a floor corker for $25. Love mine.

 

[sour_grapes]

Ah, yes, shoebiedoo: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51320

 

[montanaWineGuy]

It is a double lever corker and has no adjustment, does that help?

I use the same corker. Watered corks and swift lever action and you will have no problems.