How to Open Wine Bottles Without a Corkscrew

Gourmandize Staff, 06/29/2017

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You've brought a bottle of wine to the party and you're about to propose a toast when you realize... You forget to bring a corkscrew! We've all been there. We all have our resourceful methods to uncork a bottle (some as extreme as banging the bottle against the wall or with a shoe).

However, there IS an easier way. Using this trick, you'll be able to enjoy your wine easily - and without damaging the cork. All you need is your house key!

This video explains how to open a bottle of wine using a key. One warning: be careful not to use this method with natural corks, as it will destroy them. Keys can only be used on synthetic corks, but they work like a charm!

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