Best Wine Stoppers
If you like the finer things in life, for example like eating or drinking well, then it’s only natural that you’ll eventually become interested in wine. Wine can serve as a counterpoint to a good meal. What could be better than a white zinfandel to go along with fresh-caught lake trout and salad, or a deep, rich, cabernet sauvignon to pair alongside a T-bone grilled to perfection? Even if you decide to dabble in wine tasting some day. There are going to be occasions where you don’t need more than a glass at a time. You’ll want to save the rest of that bottle for later, putting the cork back in just won't cut it, you need a wine stopper to assure the wine will keep. There are several different varieties and designs on the market. The one you choose should perfectly seal the open bottle, so there is no chance of spillage during transport. You may also want one that is made of a particular material that won’t corrupt the wine’s taste. See some favorite stoppers on the market below.
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Best Design
The Original Vacu Vin Wine Saver with 2 Vacuum Stoppers
2 Well-Designed Stoppers. This combo comes with a vacuum pump to remove air from the bottle, along with a pair of attractive bottle stoppers.
What We Liked:
This is a universal wine stopper. Since there are different styles of wine bottles, the fact that it will fit any of them is great to know, since you can use this product on virtually any of them. You insert the pump into the bottle, then pump until you hear the patented “click.” This indicates that the excess air has been removed, and the remaining wine will remain fresh until you decide to drink the rest of it. Once you put in one of the pair of wine stoppers, you will have ensured the slow-down of the oxidation process. The pump and stoppers are made in the Netherlands, and together, they will guarantee that an open bottle remains fresh for up to a week. Buy Now.
Best Multitool
Haley’s Corker 30062 5-in-1 Wine Aerator
5-in-1 Wine Stopper. This is a wine stopper that is also an aerator, pour, and filter, and it ensures leak-proof closure of your opened bottle.
What We Liked:
Here is a leak-proof bottle stopper that will keep your wine fresh for several days after opening. In addition to stopping the bottle’s aperture, you can aerate newly-opened bottles with it. It filters sediment, bits of cork, and tartrates as it pours, and it will neither drip nor splash for outstanding control. When you’re outdoors, it will keep dust or bugs from the wine. It is made in America, and it’s BPA-free, crafted from food-grade plastic. You can use it for lots more than wine bottles. This would be appropriate for use with liquor bottles, cooking oils, sparkling waters, sodas, vinegars, coffee syrups, and more. It is also dishwasher-safe. Available On Amazon.
Most Air-Tight
Rabbit (W6121) Wine and Beverage Bottle Stoppers with Grip Top
4 Air-Tight Stoppers. This is a set of four elegant stoppers that will prevent any air from entering your bottle once you’ve opened it.
What We Liked:
This is a set of four stoppers that are designed to form the tightest possible seal once a wine bottle has been opened. If you are having a party or formal gathering, and you have multiple different bottles open at once, you can put all four into rotation at the same time. They are designed to fit all bottle types, and they work equally well with reds or whites. Insert them easily, and remove them with a single pull. They are made of durable rubber and steel that will not rust, fade, or tarnish. They are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, and you can use them for other open bottles besides wine if you’d like. Get Now.
Best Set
Vacu Vin Wine Saver Vacuum Stoppers Set of 6
6 Wine Stoppers. This set gives you a half-dozen wine stoppers that are meant to be used along with the Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump. The set is great if you’re hosting wine tastings at your home. You may have multiple open bottles at once.
What We Liked:
If you’re having a party, and there are several bottles of wine making the rounds, then you don’t want any bugs, dust, or other particulate matter getting in while the bottles are open. This is a set of six wine stoppers that you can use with the Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump. Once you pump out the excess air, you affix one of these stoppers, and the bottle is effectively sealed until someone wants to access it again. These are made in the Netherlands, in basic black that will look good with any bottle, and they are durable. Their universal fit means they can be used with any size white or red you’d care to open. Purchase Today.