The easiest way to open wine without a corkscrew is to push the cork into the bottle. Other methods involving shoes, lighters, screws, and bike pumps are all effective but less practical. If you break ...

Let it be known that I'm a big believer in using a traditional wine key corkscrew to open a bottle of wine, mostly because I ...

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As much as we wish we could preserve the magic of our favorite bottles forever, wine has a shelf life. While some wines get better with age, once you uncork the bottle, the clock starts ticking.

When done properly, opening a bottle of Champagne won't make any noise. Remove the foil and the cage, then gently twist the bottle while holding the cork. Pour the Champagne into an angled glass to ...