There are numerous secrets to winemaking that escape me in this early novice stage. One of the most baffling is how to get the corks into the bottle and have them level. With a hand corker, I have found this nearly impossible. I recently bought a bottle of wine in a store that I am sure had also been hand corked. It was more professional looking than mine but still not perfect. I wonder if anyone has an tips on how to perfect corking without buying a large piece of equipment. If so, please chime in anytime.