Any reason why I could not use swing top bottles instead of corks?

"Jethro" > wrote in message

> Any reason why I could not use swing top bottles instead of corks?
>

Yes. This upsets the traditionalist.

I like screw top glass bottles myself. I just won't be seen in public with
them.

On 03/27/2004 11:12 AM, Jethro said:
> Any reason why I could not use swing top bottles instead of corks?
>

I've been using them without trouble, but those wines have only been
in the bottle about 15 months.



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Joe
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I use them for beer, I have a mead under one from 6 or 7 years ago we
will be tasting soon. I'll let you know.
Regards,
Joe

Joe > wrote in message > ...
> On 03/27/2004 11:12 AM, Jethro said:
> > Any reason why I could not use swing top bottles instead of corks?
> >
>
> I've been using them without trouble, but those wines have only been
> in the bottle about 15 months.

I bottled about half a batch of dewberry using them several years ago. I
did not feel that the wine aged the same in these bottles as it did under
cork. After two years it seemed to have the same taste that it did when I
first bottled while the wine under cork had mellowed. After 4 years they
oxidized so they did not protect forever. The rings did not dry out or
crack but the air did get through them given enough time. Do use new rings.
They are cheap.

Ray

"Jethro" > wrote in message
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> Any reason why I could not use swing top bottles instead of corks?
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