Applying shrink capsules does not need to be a chore. Applying heat to the capsule will cause the capsule to 'shrink' tightly around the neck of the bottle. Having the right tool for the job makes a chore into a pleasure. At the Grape and Granary, we use a Thermocapsuler machine which has a heating coil that shrinks the capsule evenly and easily. You can watch a demonstration of using a Thermocapsuler machine here.
If you don't want to invest in a shrink capsule machine, there are other ways to apply heat to 'shrink' the capsule. Some winemakers use a heat gun found at most any paint store or home improvement center. Dunking the bottle neck in boiling water is another solution. Some hair dryers will do the job and even holding the bottle over the burner over your kitchen stove will shink the capsule.
Contact us if you have any questions regarding the use of thermocapsulers for winemaking.
