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 ...
Half-empty wine bottles with corks and stoppers - Susan B Sheldon/Shutterstock We've all experienced the frustration of trying to reseal an open bottle of wine. Perhaps the cork won't fit back in, you ...
Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.
Pushing the cork into the bottle is the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. You can also use a lighter, a shoe, or even a bike pump.
Wine drinkers don’t need to be an expert in order to enjoy the beverage but a sommelier has revealed one common mistake people are making – and how to avoid it. Warner Boin is a sommelier and has ...
A Virginia resident experienced a wine bottle explosion at home, prompting an investigation into proper wine storage and potential product defects. Winemaker Alan Thibault advises storing wine ...
We've all experienced the frustration of trying to reseal an open bottle of wine. Perhaps the cork won't fit back in, you forgot your wine stopper, or you mistakenly threw the cork away before ...