How to Open a Corked Wine Bottle

How to Open a Corked Wine BottleJillian WilliamsLIS 672

BasicsTypes of BottlesScrew-topCorkedTypes of CorksPlasticWooden

ToolsFoil CutterCorkscrew

Foil CutterPlace the foil cutter on the top of the bottleHolding firmly, twist all the way aroundRemove foil cutterRemove foil

CorkscrewPlace the tip of the corkscrew into the middle of the corkTwist the corkscrew top until the screw has gone all the way through the cork and the corkscrew mouth is sitting on the bottle topNote as you do this the wings of the corkscrew liftedPush the wings downWiggle the rest of the cork out carefully

QuestionsWhat materials are corks generally made from?What are the steps taken to use a foil cutter?What are the steps taken to use a corkscrew?