How to Open Champagne
/There comes a time in everyone’s life where they wonder…. what is the right way to open the champagne or any sparkling wine including prosecco. Because we don’t want to waste a single drop of the good bubby. Save the saber tricks for cheap sparkling wine. Here is the best way to open champagne.
How to Open Champagne
First, make sure your champagne is chilled to about 40 degrees which is the average fridge temperature. This will help prevent the cork from releasing too fast.
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Using a wine key cut off the foil.
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Untwist the wire cage. Be sure to put pressure on the cork and to cover the cork with the palm of your hand to prevent premature cork release.
Holding the cork twist the bottle to loosen.
Gently remove the cork controlling the pressure
Wipe the top of the bottle and serve to pour the champagne down the side of the glass to save the bubbles
Enjoy!