This cork is very dry and crumbly, and the entire top half broke off while we were trying to open the bottle. I found several articles that suggested just pushing the cork into the bottle when dealing with wine, but I'm assuming the pressure would make this a bad idea with champagne? Any suggestions?
2006-12-30 15:11:49 · 10 answers · asked by ladyluna22 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
We had already tried the corkscrew. It is what broke the cork in the first place. Tried it again after it broke and it just tore it up even more.
We got it now though. Thanks for all your answers!
2006-12-30 15:56:17 · update #1
Put a small hole in it to release the pressure, then it will either pop out are you can push it through
2006-12-30 15:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by Chris B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First get some ice and put it in the bottle to harden the cork. The colder the cork the harder it gets. Then gently but firmly reinsert the corkscrew as deep into the cork as possible. use firm slow pressure to pull the cork out. Otherwise push the cork through and and filter the champagn.
2006-12-30 15:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use the same screw down wine opener which will allow you to pull the cork up.
2006-12-30 15:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never have to use a cork screw on champagne
If the cork didnt pop out of the bottle its probably flat..push it down
2006-12-30 16:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by SIMON N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Push the cork in!
2006-12-30 15:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a towel over the stopper and twist it out. Go back and forth both ways. Get someone stronger if you can. Don't use a corkscrew. The contents are under pressure...although cider is not as bubbly as champagne. Still be careful. Salute!
2016-05-22 22:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chill it first, then push the cork in. Or warm it and shake it.
2006-12-30 15:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omly way push it in then strain but when straing get as level as possible and pour very slow
2006-12-30 15:16:03 · answer #8 · answered by k dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got a bad bottle of champagne. i wouldn't drink it.
2006-12-30 16:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by littleheadcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cork screw.
2006-12-30 15:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋