I messed up the cork on a bottle of wine - now how do I get it out?!
I messed up the cork on a bottle of wine - now how do I get it out?
I couldn't find my corkscrew thing, so I tried to do it with a knife, which just tore up the top of the cork. I still can't find the corkscrew, so does anyone know how I can get the cork out?
Additional Details3 weeks ago
Okay, so I don't have any wood screws or anything, so I'm going to push the cork in...
But we're not planning on finishing the bottle in one sitting, so how do I store what's left over?
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3 weeks ago
Okay, so I don't have any wood screws or anything, so I'm going to push the cork in...
But we're not planning on finishing the bottle in one sitting, so how do I store what's left over?
Whenever this happens I'm still able to use the corkscrew to remove the broken cork. It takes a little time and patience to do, but it is possible. In a pinch, just push it down into the bottle.
This is also why you should hold onto a few corks from previous bottles in case such a thing happens. Or you could purchase a bottle stopper.
trust me I have done it too.
hammer a nail in what is left of the cork it will go down into the bottle if it doesnt then use the other side and it will pull it out.
Two ways: first use a wood screw... screw it down most of the way in. Then pull the cork out with a pair of pliers. Failing that, push the cork into the bottle. Then hold onto a butterknife and use it to push the cork aside. Pour out through a sieve to catch cork pieces into a decanter or pitcher. Good luck!
push it in, the cork won't hurt as long as it's not in little pieces
Usually when I do this, I just push the remainder of the cork down with a knife or even by finger, so it is floating in the wine. As long as you plan on finishing the bottle in one setting and are not planning on re-corking the bottle, this works fine. Now, there are chances that you will get little pieces of cork in your glass of wine, but it shouldn't hurt you.
IF IT STILL IN ONE PIECE DRINK AROUND IT. IF IT IN PIECES USE A STRAINER
Wow you're thirsty! try taking a 3" dry wall screw and a cordless screw gun. set the screw deep enuff to get a good bite in the cork but leave enuff out of the top of the bottle.take the claw end of a hammer and pull it out.enjoy
OK, there are some good suggestions here. I've used to wood screw with good results. Yeah, we've all had this experience.
One thing to keep in mind - at this point you're bound to have cork in the wine. So I would also suggest pouring it through a strainer and into a decanter. (If the decanter is with the corkscrew, opt for a pitcher!)
Cheers!
sounds like you answered your own question, that happens when you get thirsty
There is a tool made just for this problem. I cant remember the cost but check eckraus.com. Think it is fairly expensive and it still doesn't strain the wine but if you re-use the bottles, you'll want one.
Just go buy a new bottle and use that cork to put in the old bottle.