How to open a bottle of wine with a “waiter’s friend” style corkscrew. FYI, these are the restaurant industry standard tool!
The Right Way to Open a Bottle of Wine
- Cut the foil below lower lip.
- Insert the screw in the center of the cork.
- Rotate corkscrew 6 half turns.
- Lever cork out slowly.
- Wipe off any tartrate crystals or sediment with a napkin.
The most pragmatic wine opener
Before you learn how to open a bottle of wine you’ll need one essential tool, a simple waiter’s friend corkscrew. They are widely available at most grocery stores and cost around $15-20.
Don’t get fancy. In nearly every case the waiter’s friend corkscrew will outperform other alternatives.
Make sure it has a serrated blade, this will make cutting the foil much easier. Ready to start opening that bottle?
- Hold the bottle of wine stationary.
- Cut across the front, back, and top of the foil. Keep your fingers clear of the blade and the foil.
- Set the screw just off center and insert, rotating straight into the cork.
- Continue to screw into the cork until only one curl remains.
- Lever on the first step, then the second, finally easing the cork out with your hand.
Next Up: Pouring Wine
Now that you’ve opened your bottle of wine, the next step is serving like a pro. Hey, you know how to pour liquid out of a bottle, we have faith in you, but there are a few flourishes that will make your serving Sommelier worthy.
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