Screw cap wine bottles

[stephen1546]

Hello

I recently bought 30 bottles for 30 bucks along with corker etc. Dont want to spend another 30 quid on more bottles, i was wondering how long wine can keep using screw top bottles?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I have used screw top glass bottles for years with reusable caps - https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/...le-plastic-screw-caps-for-wine-bottles.56326/

I have read plastic is not as good for ageing as its air permeable so the wine deteriorates quicker, how long are you considering keeping the bottles of wine?

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[MmmBeer]

I have re-used the metal screw caps on wine bottles and they worked okay, but I noticed that the caps loosened over time, and could slip if over-tightened. The best answer is to use the Novatwist plastic screw caps.

 

[stephen1546]

I have used screw top glass bottles for years with reusable caps - https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/...le-plastic-screw-caps-for-wine-bottles.56326/

I have read plastic is not as good for ageing as its air permeable so the wine deteriorates quicker, how long are you considering keeping the bottles of wine?

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Thanks for your reply. I threw out a load as i was told they were no good. You live n learn...

 

[stephen1546]

I have re-used the metal screw caps on wine bottles and they worked okay, but I noticed that the caps loosened over time, and could slip if over-tightened. The best answer is to use the Novatwist plastic screw caps.

Thanks, may give that a go.

 

[stephen1546]

I have re-used the metal screw caps on wine bottles and they worked okay, but I noticed that the caps loosened over time, and could slip if over-tightened. The best answer is to use the Novatwist plastic screw caps.

Cheers for the reply.

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi!
I use screw-top bottles all the time and I've had no problems.
I also have a lot of conventional bottles, for which I bought these from China, as I already have a Vacuvin device: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Pcs-Vac...21287c0251:g:f2AAAOSwHLNZP0iq&redirect=mobile
They work out at about 50p each; I ordered 30, but I found that one or two do not provide a perfect seal.

 

[stephen1546]

Might give them a go, at that price you would not mind if one or two didnt work.

Thanks for the reply

 

[Drunkula]

I had a two and a half year old bottle of wine in an old screw cap bottle the other night and it was fine. Just check the inside of the cap to make sure the rubber ring thingy isn't knacked.

 

[stephen1546]

I had a two and a half year old bottle of wine in an old screw cap bottle the other night and it was fine. Just check the inside of the cap to make sure the rubber ring thingy isn't knacked.

If the can last 2.5 years then they must be fine. Not sure i could leave that long tho!

 

[ScottE75]

I had a two and a half year old bottle of wine in an old screw cap bottle the other night and it was fine. Just check the inside of the cap to make sure the rubber ring thingy isn't knacked.

I'm trying to keep my last sweet mead to see how much it improves with age...it's harder than it sounds!

I use traditional cork bottles which were £24 for 24 on eBay. I have 48, simply because I give my wine to family and don't always get them back. I also have swing top bottles which I use for WOWs, which are easier than corks.

 

[tonyhibbett]

I've had a few leaks re-using screwtops, due to malolactic fermentation, which can be prevented if the wine is sulphited before bottling. There is no risk if the bottles are stored upright. The main issue with re-using bottles is removing the original labels if you are fussy about appearance. On the other hand, putting in home made wine of the same variety as the original contents of the bottle can easily fool wine snobs, as I have proved on more than one occasion!

 

[stephen1546]

I've had a few leaks re-using screwtops, due to malolactic fermentation, which can be prevented if the wine is sulphited before bottling. There is no risk if the bottles are stored upright. The main issue with re-using bottles is removing the original labels if you are fussy about appearance. On the other hand, putting in home made wine of the same variety as the original contents of the bottle can easily fool wine snobs, as I have proved on more than one occasion!

Nice!!

 

[simon12]

I have loads of screw cap and standard wine bottles for free in your ever around Edenbridge Kent.

 

[stephen1546]

Jumps in taxi !!! ; )