What is a Cork?
Understanding Corks and Wine Bottles
Things You Should Know
Avoid the Problem by Using the Correct Corkscrew
Different Techniques to Loosen a Cork
Working Your Angles: The Art of Positioning
How to Get a Stuck Cork Out of a Wine Bottle
Using a Screw and a Hammer to Loosen the Cork
How to Remove the Cork with a Knife
How to Push the Cork Out of the Bottle
8 Best Ways to Open a Wine Bottle (Without a Corkscrew)
How to use a Wing Corkscrew to Open a Bottle of Wine
How to use an Electric Corkscrew to Open a Bottle of Wine
How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Lighter
How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Key
How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Shoe
How to Open a Sparkling Wine Bottle
How to Open a Waxed Wine Bottle
Alternative Techniques to Open a Wine Bottle without a Corkscrew
Push the Cork in With the Handle of a Wooden Spoon, or Any Blunt Object Similar in Size
Hook It With a Hanger
Pump It Out
Wrap the Bottle With a Towel and Use the Wall to Smack It Out
Slap It Out With a Shoe
Twist It Out With Keys or a Serrated Knife
Apply Heat to Move the Cork Out
Twist It Out with Scissors
Pull the Cork with a String
Don’t Miss a Drop: Filtering Wine with the Cork in the Bottle
Key Takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Unscrew a Cork?
What Can I Use Instead of a Corkscrew?
How Do You Open a Cork Bottle with a Fork?
Conclusion