I couldn't find my corkscrew thing, so I tried to do it with a knife, which just tore up the top of the cork. I still can't find the corkscrew, so does anyone know how I can get the cork out?
2007-05-29 14:09:07 · 12 answers · asked by Andrea 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Okay, so I don't have any wood screws or anything, so I'm going to push the cork in...
But we're not planning on finishing the bottle in one sitting, so how do I store what's left over?
2007-05-29 15:00:43 · update #1
Whenever this happens I'm still able to use the corkscrew to remove the broken cork. It takes a little time and patience to do, but it is possible. In a pinch, just push it down into the bottle.
This is also why you should hold onto a few corks from previous bottles in case such a thing happens. Or you could purchase a bottle stopper.
2007-05-29 19:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when I do this, I just push the remainder of the cork down with a knife or even by finger, so it is floating in the wine. As long as you plan on finishing the bottle in one setting and are not planning on re-corking the bottle, this works fine. Now, there are chances that you will get little pieces of cork in your glass of wine, but it shouldn't hurt you.
2007-05-29 14:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by reno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two ways: first use a wood screw... screw it down most of the way in. Then pull the cork out with a pair of pliers. Failing that, push the cork into the bottle. Then hold onto a butterknife and use it to push the cork aside. Pour out through a sieve to catch cork pieces into a decanter or pitcher. Good luck!
2007-05-29 14:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, there are some good suggestions here. I've used to wood screw with good results. Yeah, we've all had this experience.
One thing to keep in mind - at this point you're bound to have cork in the wine. So I would also suggest pouring it through a strainer and into a decanter. (If the decanter is with the corkscrew, opt for a pitcher!)
Cheers!
2007-05-29 14:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go buy a new bottle and use that cork to put in the old bottle.
2007-06-02 10:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust me I have done it too.
hammer a nail in what is left of the cork it will go down into the bottle if it doesnt then use the other side and it will pull it out.
2007-05-29 14:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by sparklehorse27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you're thirsty! try taking a 3" dry wall screw and a cordless screw gun. set the screw deep enuff to get a good bite in the cork but leave enuff out of the top of the bottle.take the claw end of a hammer and pull it out.enjoy
2007-05-29 14:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Lollipop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool made just for this problem. I cant remember the cost but check eckraus.com. Think it is fairly expensive and it still doesn't strain the wine but if you re-use the bottles, you'll want one.
2007-06-01 07:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
push it in, the cork won't hurt as long as it's not in little pieces
2007-05-29 14:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pushing the cork in is impossible..
2015-03-22 10:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋