"Tater" > wrote in message
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> On Mar 19, 4:48 pm, "Joe Sallustio" > wrote:
> > > They are frequently called tasters or tasting corks.
> >
> > Another name for them is T Tops (short for tasters).
> >
> > Don't take them apart, you can keep wine under them for at least 6
> > months if they seal tight. I use them for vinegar I give away along
> > with what Ray uses them for too.
>
> tried with one and noticed that it was much shorter than the other
> corks that i have(which i will toss after i play with them enough)
>
> I am considering just bulk storing the wine in extra carboys then only
> using a hand corker and bottles for the few that i might give away.
>
> of course this brings up other issues that i'll post in another topic
>

....but not before you sanitise the corks, your hands and anything else that
will come into contact with the wine.... ;-)

Mike