Corks are made from the bark of the cork oak, Quercus
Suber, from Portugal which has 30% of the worlds' cork trees. The
increased popularity of winemaking has resulted in a much wider range of
cork choices than ever before.
Which cork is right for you? Look realistically
at how long you expect to store your
wine before drinking. A good rule of thumb is 'you get what you
pay for.' The cheapest cork isn't always the best, and if you do
decide to keep some bottles for the future, you may find yourself having
to re-cork them in a few years. If you are making a
wine
you intend to drink within the next 6 months, a very long cork might be
a waste of money.
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