Recorking opinions

BungeeMike · Post by **BungeeMike** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:37 pm

Aloha Group
I have 6 very old madiers an 1829 an 1896 a few 1900s some others dont remember exact years. The corks and capsules are from very bad to questionable, fill levels vary.

Question 1. To preseve maximium value should I recork or leave them alone.

I think Reidar spoke with me years ago about adding sterlie glass beads to bring the fill level up and recork.

I have access to a local winery that will let me do everything. My thoughts were to bring levels up with glass beads, recork and capsule then have a label on the back stating the date, a witness signature, signature of the winery stating contents had not been tampered with.

Any thoughts or suggestions
ALoha
Mike

Reidar Andersen · Post by **Reidar Andersen** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:43 pm

Aloha BugeeMike

Long time no see. Yes, recork them, just like you suggest with the local
winery.

See http://www.madeirawineguide.com/10madei ... old_wines/

Will come back about the Commodore Perry later. Do a little research first. I know where to look. :idea:

Mahalo

Reidar

Will be back your way in January, been there every year the past years.

BungeeMike · Post by **BungeeMike** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:15 am

Aloha Reidar
Its been a few years hasnt it. Glad to see you are still around. I hope to have time to recork in the next few weeks. New baby has been keeping me pretty busy. I'll post some pics
Mike