How To Open a Bottle Of Wine

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Opening a bottle of wine isn't hard—which is why not being able to accomplish it is particularly embarrassing. Don't worry—with a little practice you'll be liberating the fruit of the vine in a few fluid motions.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A traditional or waiter's corkscrew
A bottle of wine
A napkin
A specialty wing- or lever-style opener

Step 1: Cut metallic foil

Cut the metallic foil or plastic wrapper covering the cork, using the bottle's lower lip as a guide. Press the blade against the foil wrapper, and score all the way around the bottle's circumference.

Tip: Be sure to remove the foil from the lip of the bottle—it can ruin the taste if the wine comes in contact with it when poured.

Step 2: Place bottle upright

Place the bottle upright on a flat surface, or hold it between your knees slightly angled toward you at a comfortable height.

Step 3: Screw into cork

Dig the tip of the corkscrew into the middle of the cork, keeping it as straight as possible. With an even, downward pressure, rotate the screw clockwise until it disappears almost entirely into the cork.

Step 4: Grip with lever

Pivot the metal lever of the corkscrew so that the forked indentation grips the edge of the bottle's mouth and the corkscrew's handle is pointed down.

Step 5: Pull up

Holding the bottle firmly in place, grasp the handle and pull it straight up. The cork should come completely out.

Tip: Specialty wine openers, like the wing- or lever-style kind, require less effort to remove the cork. Just insert or clamp and then push the wings or lever down.

Step 6: Wipe the rim

Wipe the rim of the bottle with a clean, slightly damp napkin to remove any cork dust or residue before pouring. Salut!

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[SuicideOnMyMind]

now let's go get fucking wasted.

[EstepaOnYou]

technically, didnt he pour the wine wrong at the end?

[M4rkh0lm]

"Make sure you remove the foil from the lip of the bottle. It can ruin the taste if it comes in contact with it when poured."

By the way, this only applies if you're a snobby cunt.

[SuperAfheyspark]

lalod ....

[Moongazerr]

/watch?v=ZuGfjtBffiE&feature=r­elated  is better

[MrDlorencesful]

hahah a lot of mistakes on this video!!! it is amazing. I guess this advice is to open a wine alone, but not in front of people, and of course, not even in a restaurante by a waiter!

[UncutTuts]

@soulpiperify ? Salut is our Italian saying... gtfo

[bernardbulte]

you need to twist the wine bottle not the corkscrew :o)

[annariver9]

What the f*** is he doing?? First you don't ever open the bottle on "air", you need to put it in surface, then never turn the bottle when taking the plastic wraper. put the bottle between your knees?? Give me a break!!! It is a waste of time this video...Check for videos that are made by a real sommelier..

[soulpiperify]

Uhh... did she say "Salut" at the end? As in, "Hi" in french?

[132456ish]

chuck norris opened his bottle on osama's head

[ssz212]

In NYC you do all that, standing up, smiling, and talking about the specials.