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Natural #9 Wine Corks (Bag of 100)

Real cork for wines you plan to age more than a year.

Russ-approvedBest for reds

≈ $28–$30price range

Natural cork breathes. That's the whole point if you're aging a real red for 2+ years. Synthetics don't.

Get #9 size — fits standard 750 ml bottles with a floor corker. Soak briefly in sulfite solution before driving.

Where to buy

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AmazonPrimary pick$28Northern Brewer$30MoreWine$30

Why we like it

Russ refuses to put a real Cab in anything else.

Who it's for

Premium kits, fresh juice, anything aging more than a year.

What's in the box

  • #9 size (44mm x 22mm)
  • Natural agglomerated cork
  • Bag of 100
  • Soak before use

Goes well with

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