Problem with wine cork

[Innkeeper]

That is what is known as the "Waiters Friend." Have never had the kind of problems with one like you are writing about. Older bottles are usually easier to uncork than newer ones. That is because when properly stored in the prone position the corks eventually become winelogged.

The proper way to use this device is to insert the screw into the middle of the cork all the way in. You may have to back it out a little until the part that rests on the rim just fits. Firmly pull up on the handle, and the cork should come out. Can't see how the bottle rim would break unless sudden jerky movements were involved.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 03-05-2001).]