Winemaking Corkers – WMA013

Winemaking Corkers

An antique corker.
Check out this corker from the 20’s & 30’s. Complete with a seat!

There are many different styles of corkers out there. What differentiates them from one another, beyond price, is how easy it is to insert a cork. Smaller, less expensive corkers are convenient for those reasons, however, they often don’t provide the mechanical advantage needed to make it an “easy to use” corker.

In this episode you’ll get introduced to the most popular amateur wine making corkers. I’ve covered how they work, how much they cost, and which ones require the use of a mallet to use. Additionally, you’ll get introduced the both the mechanical and vacuum corkers that small wineries use. Continue reading “Winemaking Corkers – WMA013”