Don't you hate it when you want to open a bottle of wine and there's nary a corkscrew to be found? We've all been there, and ...

It was supposed to be a classy moment—a little celebration, a pop of Champagne, maybe a toast. Instead, it turned into an ambush. I carefully peeled back the foil, twisted the wire cage, and, with all ...

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The easiest way to open wine without a corkscrew is to push the cork into the bottle. Other methods involving shoes, lighters, screws, and bike pumps are all effective but less practical. If you break ...

Step 3. Position and twist: “Hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle, grip the cork gently, and twist the bottle rather than the cork,” asserts Latour. This is the part that most people get wrong. You're ...

The recognizable pop of a Champagne cork is the auditory equivalent of "Let’s get this party started." Popping open a bottle of bubbly fills the room with lively effervescence before the liquid even ...

Ever find yourself with a cold beverage and no bottle opener? Check out this how-to video and you'll never have that problem again.