Saturday, August 17, 2013

All About Wine Stoppers

By Kitra R


The next best thing to appreciating a bottle of wine is being able to save opened bottles that you are unable to polish off by employing wine stoppers. Wine stoppers, or wine toppers, are effective gadgets for keeping an opened bottle of wine - at least for a short while. Wine stoppers come in a big variety of styles and costs, so they make great gifts for a wine lover.

Wine toppers are useful wine tools, and it is always great to have more than one available. A wine stopper often has two parts - the top decorative portion and the bottom plug. The top is a stylish piece, can be manufactured from different elements, and has a unique style, such as a golf tee, a snowman, or an octopus. The bottom portion is inserted into the bottle neck to reduce the amount of oxygen that gets into the bottle. Bottom inserts are manufactured from many elements as well, including glass, metal, cork, and rubber.
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How Many Days Will It Last?

There is not a definitive answer for how long wine will stay good when it is covered with a wine bottle topper or the original cork. The wine itself affects that greatly - sometimes it will keep only a day when stoppered, and occasionally a week or two. A small number of wines will become vinegary after only day even if stoppered. Better wines will stay preserved for anywhere from a few days to a week or more. Know that the temperature at which the stoppered bottle is kept could reduce the rate of oxidation.

Look for a wine stopper that has a cork or rubber bottom, or that has rubber rings around the bottom part. These materials will support a better seal and might keep your wine longer. You may also try keeping opened, stoppered wine in the fridge or in your wine cooler - yes, even red wines. When you are ready to finish the bottle, you can let the wine warm for a short while before serving. The cooler temperatures will slow the oxidation and bacteria that usually increase the spoiling process.

Keep opened wine bottles upright. This makes the surface area smaller that is being exposed to the oxygen already in the bottle. A bigger exposed area leads to a quicker oxidation process. You may also pour the remaining wine into a smaller bottle to reduce the surface area that is getting oxygen.

You may re-use the cork that was originally in the wine bottle. But, the original corks are usually difficult to get back into the neck of the bottle, and wine toppers add to the ambiance of your wine drinking enjoyment.

Wine Bottle Topper Designs

You can see wine bottle toppers made from about every material - cork, wood, ceramic, metal, glass - you name it. The styles range from unusual to plain to luxurious. To name a few examples, you will certainly find wine stoppers with a Lenox crystal knob on top, a cactus, a metal hammer, or a volume dial (for your friends who appreciate music). And wine stoppers are made in a great range of designs, so if you are looking for an awesome wine accessory gift, look at a new wine bottle stopper or perhaps a set of wine toppers. Because it is easy to find wine stoppers with almost any design you can think up - trucks, animals, golf, seashells, feminine, fruit, and so forth - these are awesome gifts for wine lovers that reflect the recipient's appreciation of wine along with his or her personal hobby. That will make a huge impression!

Wine Stoppers For Special Occasions

For the best romantic gifts for wine lovers - or maybe to assist you with popping the question - you can find a wine stopper topped with a diamond engagement ring design. There are some really interesting wedding favor bottle stoppers available - look for wine toppers that you can purchase in large quantities:

- Topped with a faux engagement ring

- Mr. & Mrs. on top

- Heart made of crystal

- Two hearts

- Seaside design with sand and shells

Combined Stopper and Pourer - look for combination wine accessories that serve as a bottle stopper and pourer in one. Simply uncap the top to reveal the pour spout beneath, and begin your pour.

Combined stopper and corkscrew - a gadget that combines a corkscrew with a wine topper. It is elegant as well as compact for trips!

Personalized Wine Stoppers - you can find many metal or glass wine stoppers that can be monogrammed.




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