Removing a cork without a corkscrew
By Tim on Jul 26, 2007 in Wine Hacks
Reader Sorin from Edmonton, Canada sent me a couple videos he has recently made but this one really impressed me as a great wine hack worthy of Lifehacker. Let us know what you think in the comments but have you ever seen anyone do this? No, me neither 
Open A Bottle Of Wine Without Corkscrew - The funniest videos clips are here
too obvious! at least for me to figure it out!
As one who has used a screwdriver to “open” a bottle of wine in the past, I thought this was quite creative. Not sure why I didn’t think of this but I didn’t…
In college, I frequently used a modified version:
- use screwdriver to drive sheetrock screw into cork
- use pliers to pull out screw and cork.
- after pouring, use fingers to remove cork bits from wine
This method would seem to be the classic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twb3d8MiTrs
Garrick: Seems that Sorin’s method here is a bit less destructive to the cork but you were certainly in the same ballpark with your approach.
El Jefe: Your video really sucked
Sorry, I couldn’t resist…
I have used a potato peeler before. I don’t recommend that unless you have easily cleanable ceilings.
However, I can remove a cork from an empty bottle with only the items at a fine dining table which is good for a bar bet.
Having worked at a winery myself–there are tons of clever and “unique” ways to open a bottle of wine. You know, sometimes you have to do what you have to do–right?
Check out http://www.cathedralridgewinery.com. It was voted Oregon Winery of the Year by Wine Press NW magazine!
Unique! I’ll have to try it with my boyfriend sometime.
Kathleen
hey guys
I am glad you liked the video!
Ok, I clicked on the link, and Google desktop showed a warning message indicating that the site was distrubuting mal-ware. Hmm, I guess that stuff is everyware.
John