How to Open Red Wine with a Corkscrew: Hot Topics and Practical Guides on the Internet
Recently, discussions about red wine culture and bottle-opening skills have soared on social platforms. Combining the hot topic data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a structured guide to help you easily master the correct use of the bottle opener.
1. Hot topics related to red wine on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red wine bottle opening skills | 985,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Bottle opener type comparison | 762,000 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| 3 | Cork breakage treatment | 638,000 | Baidu knows |
| 4 | Red wine etiquette misunderstandings | 554,000 |
2. Bottle opener types and applicable scenarios
| Type | Advantages | Disadvantages | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| butterfly bottle opener | Simple and labor-saving operation | Larger in size | Novice home use |
| seahorse knife | Professional and portable | Requires skills | wine lover |
| electric bottle opener | Fully automatic operation | Requires charging and maintenance | business occasion |
3. Standard bottle opening steps (taking Haima Knife as an example)
1.preparation stage: Wipe the mouth of the bottle with a damp cloth to ensure there is no dust. Check the condition of the cork. If there is mildew, special treatment is required.
2.Cut the foil: Place the knife under the bulge of the bottle mouth and rotate the bottle 360 degrees to cut off the envelope. Recent hot searches show that 27% of bottle opening problems are caused by improper handling of tin foil.
3.Drilling into the spiral cone: Keep the bottle opener perpendicular to the bottle mouth, and rotate clockwise until there are 1-2 turns left on the spiral cone and stop. Data shows that the optimal insertion depth is 5.5 turns.
4.Leverage principle: Lifting in two stages, first use the first level bayonet to lift gently, then switch to the second level to complete the operation after hearing the "pop" sound. Popular video tutorials emphasize that the angle should be maintained at 45 degrees at this stage for the least effort.
5.Check the cork: Observe the integrity of the stopper. If there are any debris, use a filter to filter the wine. In recent discussions, 38% of users have experienced plug breakage.
4. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The plug breaks | Spiral cone tilt/Laosai drying | Remedy with the Ah-So Dual-Prong Bottle Opener |
| Bottle opener slipping | Spiral cone wear | Replace the bottle opener or use a towel to increase friction |
| Sawdust fell into the wine | Drilling angle deviation | Use a special wine filter |
5. Expert advice and internet celebrity tips
1. Douyin’s popular tips: Let the wine bottle sit for 15 minutes before opening to allow the sediment to stabilize and obtain a clearer wine.
2. Recommended by Xiaohongshu Master: Applying a small amount of edible olive oil on the spiral cone can significantly reduce the bottle opening resistance.
3. Zhihu’s top answer: For old wine that has been stored for more than 5 years, it is recommended to apply a hot towel to the mouth of the bottle for 1 minute to soften the sealing wax before opening the bottle.
4. Actual measurement by the UP owner of Station B: The hardness of the spiral cone steel of a professional hippocampus knife worth more than 200 yuan is three times higher than that of ordinary products.
Through the above structured data and step-by-step guidance, I believe you have mastered the professional skills of opening red wine bottles. Remember to be patient during practice and enjoy the ritual of opening the bottle. This is the true meaning of wine tasting.
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