My first attempt and it could all still go wrong??

[Winchester]

I have just read another post about a possible cork problem and one reply mentioned sterilising them before insertion by using a kettle.

My heart sank. Why? Because I didn't give a single thought to sterilising the corks and now worry that the wine will spoil.

I haven't yet laid the wine (do I NEED to?) so there has been no actual contact yet. Should I replace the corks or is the chance of contamination slim?

Gutted!!

 

[Welsh_Wizard]

How many bottles we talking ???

 

[narmour]

I have never sterilised my corks and have yet to lose a bottle of wine. Obviously it technically can happen, but it's not worth losing sleep over.

 

[Crastney]

if your corks are not dirty, and stored in a sealed container before use they should be fine.
but I know that quite a few people dunk them in sterilising solution before using.
plus when wet they'll expand, to form a larger cork, getting a better seal in the bottle.

 

[Winchester]

Thanks guys.

It's 20 bottles and it's not losing the wine per se that's the issue, more so the fact that my first attempt could be ruined by a silly mistake.

Ah well, we'll see!