I thought I'd start up this thread as a useful way of keeping track of what works (and what doesn't), as quite a lot of useful info has been posted on various threads.
If anyone would like to chip in with their thoughts, they would be most welcome.
Glass bottles, plastic bottles (soft drink, milk cartons), corks (traditional and plastic) and screwtops.
To start the ball rolling, I took delivery of my Polypins today. I'm collecting screwtop wine bottles but having recently bought some 30 bottle kits on offer, I don't think I'll have enough storage space! I was looking for something not too expensive and reusable that will keep my wine in good condition until I drink it (
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I looked at 'bag in box' systems but they were fairly expensive as you could only re-use them a few times.
So, after a bit of research, it seemed that the consensus was a Polypin. It's a reuseable bag which deflates as you empty it, so air doesn't get in and spoil the wine. It has a cap, which goes on for storage and a tap for when you want to start decanting.
I ordered them online and initially was a bit shocked at the price (as the site didn't say that the prices were without VAT) but this is what I got for my £40.....will look around if I buy more...
Picture is of 2 x 10L Polypins (heavy plastic and I think these will last for ages, comes with cap, tap and dispenser box)
4 x 5L Polypins (supplied with cap and 'push thumb' dispenser, not such heavy gauge but much thicker than a tradiditonal bag in box so should last a fair while, also supplied with a dispenser box)
Mags