On Mar 12, 2:48 pm, Steve Landis wrote:
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

Good to hear Steve thanks. I couldn't tell the difference so far
between those I bottled under synthetic with 3/4"+ ullage and the ones
I bottled under natural corks with 1/2" but then none of my wines are
over 18 months yet. I do bottle some under each with a view to seeing
eventually if I think I can tell any difference, but I think with my
newbie nose it is unlikely...

Jim