“Ash-leaved Maple” because of its non-typical leaves, Box Elder is technically considered a maple tree. The heartwood is a grayish/yellowish brown, frequently with red or pink streaks. The red stain is produced by the tree’s natural defenses when wounded—it is thought that this compound is meant to inhibit the growth of fungus that commonly colonizes the tree. Much of the reddish coloring (sometimes called “flame” by retailers) becomes a more subdued pink or brown/gray upon drying.

This unique stopper design gives you a modern look combined with the Cosmopolitan Whiskey Stopper. These stoppers have a superior fit in all wine bottles as the picture shows, 2 o-rings make contact with the inside of the bottle instead of just one as with the tapered style 3-o ring stoppers. The top diameter is 13/16″ and it is 1 1/4″ tall These also fit a lot of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles as-well.

• Food grade stainless steel and nitrile o-rings
• FDA and Winery approved
• Made in the USA
• Lifetime Guarantee on stoppers and o-rings