Bottle closure assembly for efficient production of sparkling wine
AssigneePaula Rosamond Brunner Plenge
InventorPaula Rosamond Brunner Plenge
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Abstract
This invention relates to a bottle closure assembly (10) for use in the efficient production of sparkling wines. The invention comprises: a stopper (12) for sealing engagement within the finish and/or neck portion(s) of a bottle (100); a passage (18) within said stopper extending longitudinally from a wine-side opening (20) at one end thereof; and a valve member (30) located within said passage. The valve member is selectively gravity-responsive thus allowing passage of liquid and/or solid and/or gaseous materials to be permitted or prevented dependent upon the orientation of the bottle closure assembly. This invention also discloses a disgorgement method for use in the production of sparkling wines.
Claims19
A bottle closure assembly for use in efficient production of sparkling wines comprising:
- (i) a stopper for sealing engagement within a finish and/or neck portion(s) of a bottle;
- (ii) a passage within said stopper extending longitudinally from a wine-side opening at one end thereof;
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- (iii) a valve member located within said passage;
- wherein the valve member is selectively gravity-responsive thus allowing passage of liquid and/or solid and/or gaseous materials to be permitted or prevented dependent upon the orientation of the bottle closure assembly, and wherein the valve member is eccentrically weighted and is rotatable relative to the passage.
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