Performance

4.3

SPK is a closure fit for purpose and can provide

equivalent or superior performance to traditional cork
and muselet closure (Dr Vince OBrien, General Manager
Technical Services, AWRI).

SPK

10

Average C)2 Content (g/L)

9
8

ZORK SPK

7
6
5

Cork

4
3
2
1
0
0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

Days from Bottling

TESTING INCLUDED
CO2 retention
The performance of SPK is similar
to that of a traditional cork in its
ability to retain CO2
CO2 loss is <0.9gms/yr

The technical performance of SPK on

sparkling wine has been independently
tested by Provisor & confidentially tested
in-house by multiple Trial Partners for 12
months. All tests have been reviewed &
assessed by the AWRI.

OTR Tests
SPK has a low and consistent OTR
The OTR of SPK is 0.01cc/day (in 100%
oxygen).
Sensory Tests
12 mth no statistically significant
difference
Laboratory Tests
OD420
VA
Ascorbic Acid
Acetic Acid
Free & Total SO2
Conductive Leak
No statistically significant difference for all
of the above
Transport & Storage
No impact on closure performance
No scratching or denting

In all of the testing to date the

performance of SPK has been equal to
or better than the standard cork sparkling
closure. (Dr. Darren Oemcke,
CEO, Provisor)
A Summary of all tests report is available
on our web site at zork.com.au

Acidity
Bitterness

Sweetness

Fruit Length

Fresh Fruit

Spritzy

Cooked Fruit

Creaminess

Citrus

Drying

Tropical
Body

Nutty

Yeasty

Cork
ZORK SPK
12 Month Sensory

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