reusing bottles

[tommyg595]

I've got a few bottles that had wine in them from the store. They are screw on tops. Not cork.
The question I have is.... can I reuse these bottles with the the screw on lids or can I get corks that will fit in them?

 

[andrewtouron]

I've re corked screw tops before when I was in a pinch. Just be careful, I was told that some of those aren't designed for the force of a cork going in them and can shatter the glass. As far as re capping them with a twist off, I've never done it so really can't help on that part

 

[tommyg595]

Thanks.

 

[Inner10]

I've got a few bottles that had wine in them from the store. They are screw on tops. Not cork.
The question I have is.... can I reuse these bottles with the the screw on lids or can I get corks that will fit in them?

No, typically the neck is slightly wider ID the cork will slide in easy but it won't seal properly to prevent oxidation.

 

[tommyg595]

Thanks. Can I use masking jars for my wine? I have alot of them. I can tomato sauce and pickles from my garden. And if so. Would I seal them the same way I do for my canning?

 

[tkmorgan]

Thanks. Can I use masking jars for my wine? I have alot of them. I can tomato sauce and pickles from my garden. And if so. Would I seal them the same way I do for my canning?

No. Wine bottles have a narrow neck to minimize contact with oxygen. Mason jars would have too much risk of contamination.

 

[tkmorgan]

No. Wine bottles have a narrow neck to minimize contact with oxygen. Mason jars would have too much risk of contamination.

Oops, I should have said oxydation...

 

[tommyg595]

Not a problem. Thank you.

 

[oogaboogachiefwalkingdeer]

Go ahead and use the botttles and cork as usual. I have corked hundreds of screw cap bottles with no ill effect. Mike

 

[tommyg595]

The brew and wine shop where I live has screw on caps for bottles. But thanks.

 

[johngottshall]

When you buy screw caps take a bottle along not all are the same size.

 

[tommyg595]

Ok. Thank you.