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Old 12-03-2008, 02:48 PM posted to rec.crafts.winemaking
Steve Landis[_1_]
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Default Bottles explode during corking, Help

jim c wrote:
On Mar 11, 3:23 pm, Rob wrote:
String trimmer line might work better.

Be very careful that the string trimmer line doesn't have raised
"cutting edges," as that will no doubt score the cork!


Out of interest, has anyone actual read or conducted studies showing
that 3/4" - 1" of ullage produces an inferior result than 1/2"?

If there is no discernable difference, surely a little more ullage is
the simplest bet?

Jim


Not here. My wine making partner and I usually bottle about 12 cases at
a time and eyeball it. Well he eyeballs 'em and I cork 'em. Probably
fall somewhere in the 1/2 to 3/4 range and no I can't taste the difference.

Steve
 

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