How to Open Champagne (Without it Exploding!)

Open Champagne safely every time. No unplanned explosions. Learn more about wine, subscribe to the free newsletter: 00:13 I’m so confident, I shake the bottle! 00:22 Put it in the freezer to keep it from exploding 00:30 Tip: cork and cage get removed together 00:40 Hold the bottle at 45º angle 00:56 Rotate tab 6 times to loosen the cage 01:06 Hold cork and cage and rotate bottom of bottle 01:21 Slowly release the cork by allowing it to come out 01:37 Release the cork with almost no sound 01:58 Here are 2 ways to pour sparkling wine into a glass Here are some cool tools we offer which will help you on your wine journey! My favorite Champagne stopper: Our best-selling book! Wine Folly Magnum Edition: A Wine Journal which will help you learn to taste wine: If you want to learn more about wine, consider taking a fun course online! Check them out here: