how long to soak corks ?

[robie]

Hmmm...isn't that inappropriate?

I hear you. Maybe not the most appropriate, but it was first seen live on Saturday Night Live, there for the whole world to see, so what can one say.

 

[jswordy]

I say my, my what an interesting sense of discernment! Then I go


I guess if it's nationwide (like in Michigan, Illinois and New York), then it must be OK! Hmmm...



j/k robie - I do have a sense of humor, my friend!

 

[robie]

I say my, my what an interesting sense of discernment! Then I go


I guess if it's nationwide (like in Michigan, Illinois and New York), then it must be OK! Hmmm...



j/k robie - I do have a sense of humor, my friend!

You gotta admit that skit WAS pretty funny...

 

[FTC Wines]

OK, back to the serious side. Can you [I do] store corks for long periods in a cork-a -dor? Some times mine are in there for 2 months between bottling sessions. Will there be any detrimental side affects? Roy

 

[jswordy]

Well, as was already said:

Dont soak! A little spray and you're good to go.

The corkidore or whatever you want to call it as storage should not harm the corks at all long-term. I think the idea was hatched for long-term storage. I just never bother with it. I keep mine in the original opened packages, zipped up inside Ziplock freezer bags, and give them a quick spritz with kmeta before use. Never had a problem. Your mileage may vary.

 

[ibglowin]

I keep mine in a corkidor as well with a lid snapped and sealed between uses. I use a plastic quart milk jug filled with K-Meta in the center of the bucket. After 6-9 months the SO2 will dissipate even with the lid snapped. At that time its time to replace with new Sulfite.