Portugal — The sound of a cork popping out of the end of a bottle is known across the world. It often precedes moments of celebration, a shared meal or simply the quiet enjoyment of a glass of ...

you can run the neck of the bottle under hot water for 30 seconds, causing the glass to expand which hopefully makes it easier for you to retrieve the broken cork. In the worst-case scenario ...

Pouring to the top Once the cork has been removed, hold the bottle at an angle (aim for 45 degrees) for a couple of moments to give the wine a few seconds to settle. Then reach for the glass and ...

The right wine openers and corkscrews makes it easy to open a bottle cleanly, ensuring no cork pieces end up in your glass. Many sommelier-recommended openers are also surprisingly affordable.