Popping the cork

[wineguruchgo]

Hi Andy,

If you can find a double hinged corkscrew you can un-cork a bottle without a pop. Do you work in a restaurant by chance? If so, you really don't want the pop.

If you can't find a double hinged corkscrew then here is what you do. Put the screw into the cork as low as you can. Put the hinge on the bottle and start to pull up. When you feel that the cork is just about to leave the bottle pull lightly on the cork with your hand - not the hinge. This will prevent the pop.

With Champagne or Sparkling wine you need to turn the bottle, not the cork! There is less chance of the cork flying out. You will feel the pressure pushing the cork out. When you feel that the cork is about to exit the bottle push it in while turning the bottle. Basically a torque move. This will eliminate a big "pop" and you should have a little "fst" sound.

Hope that helps.