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Ask a Somm: How Do You Remove a Broken Cork From a Bottle of Wine?
1 month ago | By Vine Pair
Few things threaten to strip a wine of its elegance more than a broken cork. It's an abrupt process: As you attempt to pull the cork from a bottle amid the anticipation of thirsty guests, it tears apart without warning, leaving a remnant stuck in the neck. This tends to happen more in older bottles due to the ravages of time, but it's arguably more frustrating when it happens to a vintage label. When a cork morphs from a perfect, graceful cylinder to a hunk with a crumbly yet jagged top surface, it's not a pretty sight. This sudden act of peril can cause a temporary yet jarring mood swing...
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