Just had my first of these weird new bubbly closures...Isla Negra - Char / CB / Riesling.

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Four wheels move the body - 2 wheels move the soul.

thats one ugly design, looks like a olive oil seal.

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I like it.

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mel

Are they reusable?

Could be usefull for homebrewing.

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Bit awkward to utilise first time of asking, but will be OK next time.
Certainly did it's job well overnight, though not sure if it will take full pressure without the wrap-around. Akin to a normal (bubbly) cork without the wire I guess.
No harm in trying one...half-price at the mo.

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For re-use, I suppose one bungs them in a jug of boiling water. The polypropaline closure (spelling) fake cork which has been around for a long time, may be as suitable with a crown cork closure on top - pliers needed. It is a Q. as to whether that red plastic will re-wind and hold for a 2nd time ? I'd be surprised if it did.

In conclusion though;-

The new design is very easy for children to undo, and much too easy for adults who are not disciplined ! The screwcap is also dangerous in this respect. The tinned metal cap (tin) can exacerbate a sulpher note in a white wine.

One hopes that the consumer GETS the cost saving closure, added to the quality of the sparkling wine in the bottle ?

I'm not biased - just weighing pros and cons.

When considering the opening ritual, the cork, the wound wire and fancy foil have a certain celebratory fervor, and deft action that is almost impossible to replicate in red plastic But then again, I'm from the old world.

There will be a load of resistance to change in the industry.

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Duncan

A good time to short cork?

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