On Mar 10, 6:29 pm, Rob > wrote:
> > To be honest in my experience you sometimes need to leave more like
> > 3/4" - 1" with a synthetic cork if you expect it to plug the neck
> > without soon rising above the rim.
>
> I've never done this, so if there is someone with exerience with this,
> please join in: I have heard of placing a stainless steel wire
> alongside the cork during the insertion of the cork. This leaves a
> small space for the air being compressed by the cork's insertion to
> pass by the cork. Then, the wire is removed, and since the cork is
> still just freshly inserted, it re-expands to take up the space the
> wire held, creating a full seal. I would think this is more useful
> with a synthetic cork than a regualr cork.
>
> As Frederick says below, "Air is compressible, liquids are not." Air
> is also expandable, which means that the removal of the cork when
> you're ready to drink is a lot easier with a little air space between
> the wine and the cork.
>
> Rob

I'd be interested to hear replies to that too. Frankly I have been
too concerned that I will etch a narrow channel down the side of my
cork (when I remove it) and create a leaker. Maybe even fishing line
would work. I'd be surprised if leaving 3/4" ullage was a critical
problem, but a simpler superior solution would be great

Jim