How to Use Wine Opener to Open a Wine
They say no knowledge is a waste and how to use wine opener is one such knowledge. Have you been in one of those situations where you are required to open a wine and you have no idea how it’s done? Here is your chance to know how as you read through.
How to Use Wine Opener
Wine openers can be perplexing and difficult to operate at first, but once you get the hang of it, they’re simple. Continue reading to learn about the two most prevalent types of wine openers and how to use them.
1. Wine Key
A wine key, often known as a waiter’s corkscrew, is made up of three main parts: a foil cutter, a lever, and a “worm.” The foil cutter, which resembles a little knife, is used to remove the foil from the top of a wine bottle.
Place the foil cutter just above the first ridge at the top of the wine bottle and gently press to pierce the foil. Turn the bottle in a circular motion, dragging the cutter all the way around the neck. Take off the top of the foil.
Insert the “worm” (also known as a corkscrew) into the center of the cork and twist clockwise until the spiral is fully inserted.
Rest the shorter notch of the lever (the metal arm) on the wine bottle’s lip, then lift up the handle to remove the cork.
If necessary, turn to the longer notch on the lever and continue pulling up until the cork is completely removed. Success!
2. Winged Corkscrew
Start by removing the foil from the top of your wine bottle, as you would with a wine key. Insert the corkscrew into the center of the cork and twist the top handle to push it deeper into the cork.
When the corkscrew is secured inside the cork, use both hands to press the opener’s “wings,” or levers, downwards towards the center of the bottle. As the levers are lowered, the cork rises!
If it’s not completely removed, twist the corkscrew deeper into the cork and press down on the wings again.
Grab the bottom of the opener with one hand and the bottle with the other, then carefully wriggle out the remaining cork.
That’s basically it! Now that you have your wine, put it to good use! We have plenty of ideas for cooking with wine. This beef stew is flavored with rich red wine, and there will be plenty left over for a couple of generously poured glasses.
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