Kokopelli Wine Bottle Stopper

Who is Kokopelli?

Although most people don't recognize him by name, everyone recognizes Kokopelli when they see him. He is the figure of a flute playing man with what looks like spikes for hair and always looks as though he is dancing. Some legends have it that Kokopelli danced throughout small villages in Mexico and throughout the southwestern and western United States. He is also often referred to as a symbol for fertility, the spirit of music and dance or a man of mischief and trickery. Regardless of the many histories and legends surrounding Kokopelli, he is well loved by many. So, why not purchase a Kokopelli wine bottle stopper? It is an interesting wine accessory that is sure to be a conversation starter at your next get-together.

A Word About Wine Bottle Stoppers

You will find wine bottle stoppers in an endless array of design styles. They are made out of glass, crystal, various metals or plastic and can have rubber, plastic or cork seals. With the wide variety of wine bottle stoppers available, you may not know how to go about choosing the right one for your barware collection. Take a few of these pointers into consideration before making your purchase.

• Glass stoppers – Glass stoppers without any type of rubber seal on the bottom are purely for looks. These types of stoppers will not prevent air from seeping into an opened wine bottle. Buy a glass stopper when you plan on finishing the bottle the night (or day) it is opened.
• Glass stoppers with rubber seals – These bottle stoppers are functional art pieces. The rubber seal will keep your wine from turning for a day or two.
• Metal wine stoppers – Most all metal wine stoppers have rubber seals around the bottom of the stopper that gradually increase in size from top to bottom. This gradual increase in size makes these types of wine stoppers perfect for any sized wine bottle.
• Plastic – If you are looking for purely functional wine stoppers, plastic is the way to go. Take note though, these wine stoppers are generally made of hard plastic that have little or no "give", so you may find it difficult to insert and remove them from the neck of the wine bottle.

Find the Perfect Kokopelli Wine Bottle Stopper

• Moose Harbor Gifts – Find an elegant pewter and natural cork Kokopelli wine stopper at this interesting and unique website.
• Coastal Décor Shop – The metal wine stopper has a rubber seal, making it perfect for just about any bottle size. In this design, Kokopelli is a charm that dangles from the top of the bottle stopper along with a sun and a cactus.
• Elite Glass Creations – Check out the hand painted chili pepper and Kokopelli design glass bottle stopper. The bright colors and festive design make this wine bottle stopper a fun addition to any barware collection.

Final Notes

Wine bottle stoppers are not designed to keep your wine fresh. Any bottle of wine that has been opened will keep for a few days if it is recorked. Generally, after two days, the wine should be relegated to cooking wine. White wine may keep for a little bit longer, maybe an extra day or two but be warned, it will taste a little flat and generally loses any or all of its nuanced flavor and aromatic characteristics. If you are looking for items that will keep your wine fresh a little longer, you want a wine preserver or saver. Here are a couple of places to check out:

• Table Tools – This website offers a few different wine preservers from the very fancy silver and chrome finished Metrokane Rabbit wine preserver to the very simple plastic Vacu Vin Wine Saver.
• Wine Racks, Plans and More – Find a wide variety of wine vacuum systems at this website dedicated to everything and anything that has to do with wine.