Corks..to soak, or not to soak??

[Tess]

Thanks Guys. I have the cheaper double lever corker that came with my first wine kit. Iv not had any problem with it really. Sets the corks fine. At least I thought so.
So, are you telling me that not only is the floor corker easier but its set the cork better and My double leaver corker. that mine should not be used on my longer aged wines? Im getting ready to bottle one in a couple weeks. if so I need to order the new corker now lol Thanks for all the tips. I dont know what Id do with out you guys!!!

 

[Julie]

I had a double lever like most on here when first starting out and asking as it sets the cork down into the bottle you should be fine but you really need to see about a floor corker, you have no idea how much better it is.

 

[Tess]

I will get one this weekend Im ordering two kits this weekend and a floor corker!! Thanks again

 

[Julie]

Lol, you will have to come and everyone how you like the floorcorker

 

[Tess]

I will!! lol

 

[vernsgal]

when I decided to make my 1st kit a few years ago my husband bought me the floor corker so I've never tried anything else.

 

[FABulousWines]

I used my new floor corker for the first time this weekend. $65 at the LHBS. Worth every penny.

 

[garymc]

I started with a floor corker and then bought a double handled thing in a batch of carboys, chemicals, etc from someone who was quitting the hobby. I can't make the tabletop thing work.

 

[Tess]

The Double lever works on the floor as well probably why you can t get it to work. lol

at least I do. Put the bottle between my feet insert cork in back slot and press down

 

[bchilders]

bchilders and Tess, I would always just dip the corks but the problem I had was once I started to age my wines for 9 month to a year, I would see beads of wine on the top of the corks. Once I stopped with dipping the corks in sanitizer, I no longer get beads of wine on the top of the corks.

Point taken, I will keep an eye out and consider your advice. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[bchilders]

I had a double lever like most on here when first starting out and asking as it SARS the cork down into the bottle you should be fine but you really need to see about a floor corker, you have no idea how much better it is.

I must say I can't compare the two since I have never used a floor corker. I have been putting off buying one but Julie, you make a good argument for one.

 

[Tess]

reading the reviews at Midwest on some of their floor corkers. Some say dont use with synthetic corks. What floor corker would you recommend ?

 

[pjd]

I think it is about time for jswordy or someone to post the link to the SNL video!

 

[Boatboy24]

I think it is about time for jswordy or someone to post the link to the SNL video!

I can't believe it's taken this long!

 

[Runningwolf]

Tess the Portuguese corker says not to use them but I have used them with no issues and so has others. I think the older style (4 years ago or older) left scratches or creases on them. I am not offering you any guarantees here but I know others are using it also and they only use synthetic.

 

[vernsgal]

I've used both synthetic and good corks with my floor corker and have aged "some" of my wines for up to 3 years and have never had any problems

 

[Tess]

What video?? lol Post it!!

 

[GaDawg]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lWuba4HKg4[/ame]

 

[Tess]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lWuba4HKg4

it might be old to you guys but its new to me!!

 

[vernsgal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lWuba4HKg4

Lol! think I'll stick with corkidor