Frequently-Asked Questions
- Can I use Repour for more than one bottle? Repour was designed to absorb the oxygen from one 750 ml bottle of wine and will keep your wine fresh up to two months. If you move it to a second bottle, it may lose its oxygen-absorbing capacity before you finish the bottle. As a rule of thumb, when your bottle is empty, so is Repour.
- How does Repour work? There's a packet in the stopper that contains material working continuously to remove all the oxygen from the air above the wine AND from the wine itself, completely stopping the deterioration process. With the absence of oxygen, your wine stays fresh!
- If I have two glasses of wine and close the rest of the bottle with Repour, how long will the remaining wine last at the same quality? We've tested out to two months with exceptional results.
- How does Repour compare to vacuum pumping my wine? The key to wine preservation is getting rid of the oxygen in an open bottle of wine. Vacuum stoppers attempt to pump out all the air in the bottle as a method of getting rid of oxygen. There are two downsides to this. One, it only removes about 70% of the air, so there is still a LOT of oxygen left to damage your wine. Most often, vacuum stopping is also conducted with refrigeration. Refrigeration does most of the actual preservation as the oxygen process that break down wine are much slower at low temperatures.
- How should a bottle with Repour in it be stored? Can I lay a bottle on its side when it has a Repour in it? Since air needs to pass through the packet in order for the stopper to work, a bottle with Repour in it needs to be stored upright, as the introduction of moisture from laying a bottle on its side will render Repour ineffective.
- Does Repour change the taste or aroma of the wine? Testing on red, white, and rose wines by winemakers, sommeliers, and other wine professionals indicate both taste and aroma are unaffected by Repour's technology.
- Do I need to let my wine “open up” again once I return for another glass? Because Repour so effectively reduces the oxygen from the air above the wine and from the wine itself, we have found it can be helpful to allow a moment for the wine to open up again when returning for another glass. A simple swirl does the trick.
- Can Repour be recycled? Yes. Repour is made of 100% recyclable materials. We recommend checking your city's recycling program to understand exact methods of recycling in your area as standards and processes vary by municipality. Check out our Repour Recycles page for information on recycling large quantities or if you're interested in becoming a collection point.
- What is the shelf life of an unused Repour? A minimum of two years with no loss of effectiveness, and it can be longer depending on storage conditions (i.e. left in a cool area - similar to how you should store wine for long periods).
- Does Repour work on sparkling wine? Repour does work on sparkling wine as it removes the oxygen with no impact on the CO2, but the pressure inside the bottle can cause it to pop off the bottle. We know of people who are using it on sparkling wines now, but we don't endorse that use due to this risk. We're working on a fixture that will securely hold Repour on a bottle so it can be used with no concern. Stay tuned!
- How do I know if my bottle is securely stopped and Repour is working? Repour is designed to fit 99% of bottle neck diameters. To ensure a proper seal, give Repour a push into the bottle.
- I refrigerate my red wines to stop deterioration. Is that necessary with Repour? No. With Repour, refrigeration is not needed to slow deterioration. If you want to refrigerate your wine, go ahead; it will not interfere with Repour's ability to perfectly preserve your wine.
