2006-08-09 03:36:29 · 14 answers · asked by 667jb1962chs 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
My uncle did, so I'm sure others do too.
2006-08-09 03:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by charles c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collecting Wine Corks
2016-12-12 09:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I keep wine corks. Here's why.
When you first open wine, depending on the quality of the cork and how tight it is stuck in the bottleneck, it occasionally just breaks off or crumbles when you use a corkscrew to open it. Therefore, I keep corks for such occasions. Now, if the cork breaks, I have a replacement cork ready to stop the bottle and keep the wine for next meal.
Well, maybe the corkmakers are using better cork, or I buy better wine (the better the wine the better the cork), but corks have been stacking up in my kitchen for a while. Now I have so many I think I'll make a hotplate out of them.
2006-08-11 04:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by onewomanbiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady Macbeth (didn't you help to murder someone?) - that's a great idea, but before you open your wallet, it might be worthwhile talking to a professional vintner about which wine(s) to buy. Some will improve with age - assuming they're stored in the correct conditions - whereas some will end up tasting like vinegar. There's also the storage to consider; if you're keeping the wine for any length of time, the bottles will need to be kept lengthways and rotated occasionally to prevent the build-up of sediment in the wine. Unfortunately you won't be able to hide them away in their case and forget about them for the next 20 years. Here's an alternative idea for you though - whiskey! I'll give a brief example of why I think it would be a great investment: A bottle of Midleton costs around £100, very expensive because it's an exceptional whiskey. Today, a bottle of 1984 Midleton (the year I was born) would set me back £1,750! So there you are, that's my twopence worth - hopefully it has given you some food (or should I say drink) for thought. Good luck! PB.
2016-03-16 23:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, some people do. I do, and I know my Aunt does. We use them for crafting projects. I use them to make cork serving trays or bulletin boards. I saw a wine cork bulletin board in a catalog once and they wanted $35 for it. So I decided why not just save the corks from the wine I drink and make my own. (Not that it was a good excuse to drink more wine!) ;-)
2006-08-09 03:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and they can be used for a variety of art/craft projects. I've known someone to usethe cords to make trivets, a natural cork board, etc. I think you may be able to find craft ideas at the website below. Also, it's important to have hobbies and crafts as a means to stress reduction. Have fun collecting, but be careful, to collect thos corks, someone is drinking the wine behind them....
2006-08-09 03:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mercedes M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just collect the onse i drink I like the bottles too! I'm making lights!
should be sweet!
but I have seen a lot of cork wreaths!
so I'm sure a lot of people do collect them.
2006-08-09 03:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...I thought they were going to use different material instead of cork for the tops of wine bottles?
2006-08-09 03:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by boredinnd4220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe some people do and them make them into artwork
2006-08-09 03:39:41 · answer #9 · answered by smalltownangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people do. Why is a mystery to me.
2006-08-09 03:39:33 · answer #10 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋