Bungholes

by R. Jeff Hansen

Bungholes: A Guide for Wine Enthusiasts

By Jeff Hansen

Should everyone be familiar with bungholes?

Yes.

A bunghole drains the contents of a wine barrel

How often should it be plugged?

As often as possible

But a bunghole plug is called a bung.

Some bungs are wood…

Some bungs are wax

How can I spot a bunghole?

Look for the stains

William Shakespeare wrote about bungholes

“…a bung-hole?”

-Hamlet

Can bungholes be enjoyed by everyone?

Yes

Thank you