Review on 🍷 Pack of 100 First Quality Straight Wine Corks - 8 x 1-3/4 inches - 100/Bag by Ashley Murray

I have been making wine at home for almost twenty years and I use these corks frequently. This is a sintered cork, not "natural" cork, but with proper handling they are easy to insert, seal and rarely leak. I find this cork size to be perfect for all bottles I collect and use, be they American or European. There is some debate among winemakers about how best to prepare corks for bottling. I've always soaked them quickly (5 minutes max) in a small amount of boiled water, covered them and essentially steamed them to soften them a bit. With the right closure (see photo), they can also be placed dry straight out of the packaging. They cost a little less than natural corks and work just as well. Good value for money and super reliable.