For any of you wine enthusiasts - I took a suggestion from John Longballa and purchased a very sweet Italian floor corker from Windriver. I used it for the first time last weekend, and found it to be well worth the investment. I bottled a batch of Pinot Noir in no time. It is not only well engineered and works flawlessly, but it just looks cool. It has brass compression fittings and is very heavy duty. I am thinking of putting it in the corner of my living room with a spotlight on it. A blend of function and beauty. Who could ask for more??? Thanks for the tip, John. Dave