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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Metrokane
EAN: 0022578055787
Item Dimensions: 240840400
Label: Metrokane
Manufacturer: Metrokane
Model: 5578
MPN: 5578
Publisher: Metrokane
Studio: Metrokane
Features:- Wine bottle stoppers for Metrokane Rabbit and Save-the-Wine vacuum pumps
- Seals oxygen out of opened wine bottles when used with pump
- Preserves freshness of wine for several days up to 2 weeks
- Patented release button breaks vacuum seal when ready to pour
- Package includes 4 stoppers
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Product Description:
Metrokane Vacuum Pump Stoppers 4-pack - Metrokane 5578
Amazon.com Review:
The Metrokane push-button stopper works in tandem with any Metrokane Rabbit or Save-the-Wine vacuum pump to preserve the freshness of a partially-consumed bottle of wine. To use, simply insert the stopper firmly into the bottle mouth, place the vacuum on top, and pump out as much air as possible. The lack of oxygen helps keeps the wine fresh for several days, and sometimes as long as two weeks. When you're ready to pour again, push the patented button on top of the stopper and the vacuum seal is released. Four stoppers are included in this set, so that four half-empty bottles of wine can be saved at any given time. --Ann Bieri
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I originally purchased the Houdini Wine Preserver Pump and Stopper Set from Target, and it came with two stoppers. Well, I found myself needing more than two stoppers so I purchased the Metrokane Vacuum Wine Stoppers, Set of 4. These are the same brand, Metrokane, as the Houdini stoppers. That wasn't very clear at first, but after a bit of research, I determined they were the same brand and interchangeable.
These work great, as did the original ones I bought from Target. I've never had one fail to hold a seal. I make sure that after each use, I rinse them in warm water so the ridges that seal stay soft. I've had a bottle of dessert wine in the fridge for months (don't know if its good anymore), but the seal has held.
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I bought the Metrokane Houdini Wine Preserver which is a small pump that uses these stoppers. The set has two. It's amazing how nice it is to open wine, NOT feel like 'that one' and then not HAVE to drink it because today's inexpensive wines turn ugly too quickly.
Just place in one of these stoppers, pump a few times and the wine's good for (so far) up to 9 days. It's like we've never opened the bottle.
I have now bought five sets...two for us, and three as gifts (along with the Preserver Pump)...worth every single penny!
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Although these are called wine stoppers, a better name would be vacuum seals. We have enjoyed dining with wine daily for years, but we were discouraged there wasn't a way to preserve leftover wine. The vacuum pump and "seals" are a great way to truly preserve leftover wine for a few days without disappointment! The seals (and pump) last for a few years.
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Tried several different brands/types. This one was among those that failed - had air leaks more than once, even while brand new. Discarded.
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While I do think these aren't quite so useful for long-term storage, and the seals aren't always air-right, I do find them VERY useful for day-or-two storage, and to keep bottles 'covered'. i'm on my second set, as people either seem to walk away with these at parties, or they get 'lost in the shuffle' and are thrown out, but they fit just about any kind of bottle, they do what they say they'll do, and I find them very useful.
If you're REALLY picky about having an air-tight long-term seal, you MAY want to try something a bit different, as these aren't really meant for long-term storage, and the seals wear down over time, it would seem (or so i've noticed on my sets). But if you follow the instructions for use, you will have a very good run of use on these.
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