Run the Neck Under Hot Water Sometimes a simple trick is all you need: Try putting the neck of the wine bottle under very hot running water for about 30 seconds. The heat will get the glass to expand, and in some cases, this is enough to loosen the cork to extract it.
Things You Should Know
- Use the corkscrew at a 45-degree angle to remove the remaining piece of cork. This is the easiest and most effective way to dislodge it.
- Use a knife or a screw and hammer to nab the cork without a corkscrew. As a last resort, put the bottle in a shoe and hit the bottom against a wall.
- If the cork falls apart or gets pushed into the bottle, pour the wine through a filter (like a cheese cloth or coffee filter) into a new container.
Pushing the Cork Out of the Bottle
- Hard-soled shoe or a towel
Wine Hacks: How to Remove a Broken Cork
FAQ
How do you get a cork out that won’t budge?
Run the neck of the bottle under very hot running water for about 30 seconds. Heat makes glass expand, so after half a minute, you should be able to grasp the cork and simply pull it out of the bottle.