How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Wine Opener

Misplace your corkscrew or never had one to begin with? Did a dinner guest bring along a nice bottle of wine, but you don't have anything to open it with? Don't fret, there's hope,with a few odds and ends from the tool box or junk drawer. Then add in some other items from around the house and a little patience. It is possible to open a wine bottle without an actual opener.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screw
• Pliers
• Cloth
• Hot Water
• Screw Driver

1. Take a screw driver and drive a screw into the middle part of the cork. You will want to use a fairly long screw, if available.

2. Drive it down enough that all of the cork will come out, but leave enough room on top for a firm grip. Don't want the cork breaking off!

3. Wet a cloth with really hot water and apply it to the neck of the bottle. Hold it in place by a clothes spindle or safety pin, if it is hot to touch.

4. Use a pair of pliers, if available to pull the cork out. Some people will be able to remove the screw without the use of pliers, by using their hand.