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Master Vintner Mini Corker
  • Master Vintner Mini Corker
Mini Corker

Mini Corker

SKU 43139
$6.49

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The Master Vintner mini corker gives you versatility and durability all in the palm of your hand. Works great for bottling day.

This Mini Corker may not look like much, but it is a great hand corker. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in durability and functionality. The Master Vintner Mini Corker works with sizes #7 and #8 corks of all compositions. Applying direct force to the cork ensures a proper seal to keep your wine protected. We would recommend using a rubber mallet to help insert the cork into the bottle.

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Additional Information

SKU
43139
  • 5 stars: 4 (57%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (43%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Dan T.
The little corker that could.

Mini corker worked well as long as you have a rubber mallet to drive the cork through the guide and into the bottle. No real instructions but pretty easy to figure out.

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Allison H.
Effective and good for working out some anger

I bottle fewer than 10 bottles at a time, so I was glad to find a small, inexpensive solution for corks. It took some figuring out, as it doesn't come with instructions, but we got it and then it was very satisfying. We needed a rubber mallet, so added bonus, getting to hammer the bejesus out of something!

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Loretta M.
Works for me

I don’t bottle a lot and this is easy to use just a few square swings with a rubbermallot is all it takes. I have had no problems getting the cork into the bottle. Great for small batches.

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Long I.b.
It works

Look if you need a corker and don't want to commit to a cork press this is a inexpensive option to do. It works but it takes muscle and weight. I used a 6-8inch cut of hardwood flooring so I could use both hands on top of it and not hurt my hands. Just a tip. Anyway it makes Covid-19(84) aka the scamDemic Abit easier to get through. 61 days to go.

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Seamus M.

Master Vintner Mini Corker

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LD
Great for the occasional user

I primarily brew beer, but wanted to try wine making. This corker takes some physical exertion to operate, but operation is very simple, and it definitely gets the corks in there. If I was going to cork a large number of bottles, or be doing this regularly, I’d invest in something more advanced. But for the price, this thing is great. It requires almost no storage space. And although it is plastic, I have no concerns about its durability.

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Johnathan M.

Great for small batches just need a little muscle.........

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Linda P.

I am having problems using this tool...should I soak the corks? Would that make is easier?

Joseph P.

I haven’t tried soaking the corks. Using a rubber mallet or even a hammer to lightly tap in the corks makes them go in smoothly and easily. Also, best to put something soft under the bottles to reduce risk of breakage.

Robert G.

I rinse the corks and use a rubber mallet with the bottle on a solid surface with a towel over it.

Customer

Definitely don't soak the corks. That will make them larger and potentially contaminate them. Honestly the tool doesn't work. However, after bottling 30 bottles with it 3 weeks ago, I still have a bruise on my palm. I won't be using it again.

Pottsie

Yes, always soak the corks in your sanitizing solution for a few minutes. This will accomplish a few goals but also make them easier to install. Also, use a rubber mallet. I have had great success with this tool.

Richard C.

The corker does work, but takes a lot of pounding. Not sure if water will do much since it probably won't wet the cork much

Customer

for sure I usually give them a quick dip in star san to get the corks good and clean/ ready to go in.

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Met T.

Can this corker be reused?

Northern Brewer

Yes, until you run out of elbow grease.

Northern Brewer

Yes. I have used it for 3 batches (about 50 bottles) so far. It is pretty durable. I suggest using a rubber mallet instead of a standard metal hammer.

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Gregory S.

Can this be used with standard beer bottles also to insert a cork into?

Northern Brewer

In theory this corker could be used to push a cork into a beer bottle. I would caution against this as there are not a lot of good cork sizes for a beer bottle mouth. Also the glass of a standard beer bottle is not designed for the downward force of corking, or the outward force of the cork expanding.

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A s.

How do you use it?

Northern Brewer

Using the mini corker is extremely easy. The corker consists of two parts. The first piece slides onto the top of the bottle. Then a cork is installed followed by the second piece which has a shaft inside of it. Using a rubber mallet gently tap the shafted piece down until the cork is seated.

Northern Brewer

I find it easiest to load the cork into bottom portion of corker and push the cork down until flush with bottom, then put onto bottle and depress upper portion of corker downwards till cork is fully seated. I use # 8 corks for best results.

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A s.

Will this work with #9 corks?

Northern Brewer

Hi there, this will not work with #9 corks. Corks that size require a floor corker. Cheers!

Northern Brewer

All I know is it worked on # 8s