How to Loosen a Cork

Learning how to open a bottle of wine properly adds to the enjoyment.

Enjoying a good wine with a tasty meal is a pleasure for many people, unless something goes wrong removing the cork. This little piece of wood or plastic often causes problems for people who open the wine, leading to a broken cork or shattered bottle. By loosening the cork before attempting to pull it completely out, problems can be avoided. Does this Spark an idea?

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Thin screw wine opener

Instructions

- 1
  
  Run the neck of the bottle under warm running water. Keep it there for two to three minutes.
- 2
  
  Place the tip of the wine opener in the middle of the cork. A thinner screw produces less pressure in the cork, helping it to come out easier.
- 3
  
  Screw the wine opener through the cork so it is almost down to the bottom, but does not pierce through.
- 4
  
  Hold the neck of the bottle in your less dominant hand with a firm grip. Using your other hand, move the cork slightly back and forth to loosen it.
- 5
  
  Pull out the cork using your dominant hand on the wine bottle opener.