How To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
- November 24, 2008
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Writer
ShannonH
Voice Over Artist
Sri Gordon
Music
Andy Gabrys
There’s nothing worse than grabbing a nice bottle of wine and realizing you don’t have a corkscrew. Don’t panic—we’re going to help you get into that sucker.
You Will Need
- A screw
- Pliers or a hammer
- Screwdriver
- A pocket or paring knife
- A towel
Step 1: Screw it
Stick a screw into the cork.
Step 2: Turn it
With either your hands or a screwdriver, screw it into the cork until there’s only about half an inch sticking out.
Step 3: Pull it
With pliers or the back of a hammer, grab the top of the screw and carefully pull it—and the cork—out of the bottle.
If you have none of these items, work a pocket or paring knife into the cork instead. Using the same principle, twist it and pull up, slowly working the blade—and cork—out.
Step 4: Wrap the base
If you have nothing other than your bare hands—you’re on a desert island with nothing but a good bottle of cabernet (hey, it could happen!)—take some material, like a towel or a piece of clothing, and wrap the base of the bottle.
Step 5: Find a smooth surface
Now find the smoothest vertical surface you can. A wall is ideal—a tree will do.
Step 6: Pound it
Holding the bottle horizontally, gently hit the wrapped base against the vertical surface again and again. As the wine sloshes back and forth, it will slowly drive the cork out far enough for you to pull it out the rest of the way.
Of course, take great care not to break the bottom of the bottle.
Step 7: Cheers!
Pour yourself a big glass, assuming you have one—you’ve earned it!
Eighty-five percent of the world’s wine corks come from Portugal.
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Comments (9)
Clear concise informative presentation. Great voice over, with perfect visuals and music.
over 3 years ago by mylescranford
oh baby! This is such a wonderful video! Thank you thank you. Now I can open that bottle on my shelf that couldn't be open because the screw broke into the cork.
over 3 years ago by backpacker905
Very useful. Will try these now. We got tons of wine right now because of our wedding last 2 days ago.
over 3 years ago by fedmich
I wonder how long the last step takes...
over 3 years ago by kpfingaz
great video and very useful.
over 3 years ago by jackierange
I can't believe it! This video suits my need. I will try out the ideas presented in the video. Thanks.
over 3 years ago by howtofilm
I also found some other interesting ways http://howtohacklife101.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-open-beer-bottle-without-bottle.html
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