Open Wine Like a Somm In 3 Mins

New to wine or a seasoned sipper? Learn how to open red or white wine smoothly – no spills, no mess, no broken corks! Simple tips with visuals = foolproof opening!

Step 1: Cut the foil at the bottle neck

Step 2: Insert the corkscrew

Step 3: Pull out the cork slowly

Step 4: Check the cork & smell

Tips

1. Cut foil carefully — sharp edges can hurt.

2. Insert corkscrew straight to avoid breaking the cork.

3. Don’t twist too deep — avoid cork crumbs in wine.

4. Pull cork out gently — no sudden force.