How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Two-Step Waiter's Corkscrew

Being able to properly open a wine bottle is a crucial (some may say most important) step in enjoying a fine wine. There are many different ways to open a wine bottle with many different tools for the job. This instructable will teach you how to properly use a two-step waiter's corkscrew to open a bottle.

The two-step waiter's corkscrew is a preferred opener in the beverage industry because of its ease of use coupled with its small stature in the pocket of a waiter. The corkscrew contains all tools that are necessary to properly open a bottle and provide an elegant look while opening.

Things needed to complete this instructable:

-One (1) bottle of wine It does not matter what kind of wine you use (red, white, blush) as long as it has a cork that is intended to be opened with a corkscrew.

-One (1) two-step waiter's corkscrew A two-step waiter's corkscrew will look as shown above. It will have a retractable knife used to cut the foil, a corkscrew, and a double step system.

-One (1) wine glass The wine glass can be any of your choosing (stem or stemless) and should accompany your choice of wine.

Step 1 Expose Knife and Place Below the Lip of the Bottle

DISCLAIMER: The photograph above is of AFTER the foil has been cut off the wine so that it can be clearly seen which lip of the bottle to cut around.

The waiter’s corkscrew will have a retractable knife on it that you will use to cut the foil off of the bottle. Place the knife below the lip of the bottle NOT above. This is done mainly for hygienic reasons. Many wine bottles can be stored for years in cellars where they can become dirty on the outside. It is best to cut the foil far enough away from the pouring spout so as to not contaminate the wine while pouring.

Comments

[maltesergr8]

Excellent Instructable!!

I've never been able to open a bottle of wine without mutilating the cork. Now I can finally open my own wine!!

Beth