- Pull off just enough foil to reveal the cork.
- The cork itself is protected in a wire cage. On the side of that cage, you will see a section of the wire twisted into a cute little handle. Pull that handle away from the side of the cage and untwist the wire.
- Be careful as you do so, and point the cork away from yourself and other favored persons -- there's a reason that wire is there. The cork can erupt at any time now, so keep a tight hold on it.
- Firmly gripping the cork with one hand, use your other hand to twist the bottle slowly and smoothly -- remember, twist the bottle, not the cork.
- You want the cork to emerge from the bottle with a gentle sigh, not a raucous pop. Think of it this way: the louder the pop, the fewer bubbles you will enjoy later.
- Be sure to point the cork away from your face and other valuables throughout this procedure, as your gentle opening might not come to pass if you have a particularly forward bottle, and a face full of cork will not impress your guests one bit.
- While you are uncorking the bottle, you should keep a glass or two handy because if you do it wrong, you will need something to catch all the champagne as it comes flowing out of the bottle.
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