Deck the Halls with Corks

If you've been saving corks from every bottle of Bar Z wine you've popped open this year, now's the time to put them to good use. Turning old corks into holiday decor is an easy, budget-friendly way to bring a little Texas wine country charm into your home this season, and it's a fun way to hang onto the memory of every bottle you've shared with us.

Here are a few ways to give your saved-up Bar Z corks a second life this Christmas.

Cork Ornaments

Turn your Bar Z corks into simple tree ornaments shaped like reindeer, snowflakes, or mini Christmas trees. String a bit of twine through the top and hang them right alongside your other decorations. They also make a sweet, personal addition to a gift bag if you're putting together a Bar Z wine bundle for someone on your list.

Cork Garland

String your corks together with twine and mix in a few dried grapevines for a garland that feels straight out of the vineyard. Drape it along a mantel, a stair rail, or a doorway for a rustic, wine-country touch that's a little different from the usual tinsel.

Cork Wine Tags

Slice your corks and stamp them with a quick holiday message, something like "Cheers" or "Sip, Sip, Hooray," and tie one onto every bottle of Bar Z wine you're gifting this year. It's a small detail, but it makes a bottle from Canyon, Texas feel like it came with a little extra thought.

Cork Place Card Holders

Slit the top of a cork just enough to hold a folded place card, and set one at each spot for your holiday dinner. It doubles as a keepsake guests can take home, a little reminder of the wine you shared together that night.

Cork Advent Calendar

If you're the planning type, save up twenty-four corks throughout the year and turn them into a countdown to Christmas. Tuck a small note, a treat, or even a mini pour of Bar Z wine behind each one for a build-your-own advent calendar with a Texas wine twist.

Why We Love This

Part of what we care about at Bar Z Winery is making sure nothing from the winemaking process goes to waste, corks included. Repurposing them for the holidays is a small, easy way to keep that same mindset going at home, and it's a fun excuse to relive the bottles you've enjoyed with us throughout the year.

If you're looking for a centerpiece with a little more wow factor, don't stop at corks. A cluster of empty Bar Z bottles wrapped in string lights or filled with greenery makes a beautiful, wine-country-inspired centerpiece for your Christmas table.

Stocking up on wine for the holidays? Stop by our tasting room in Canyon, Texas, just outside Amarillo, or shop our current release online to keep the corks (and the memories) coming all season long.