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Wine lovers will not miss the opportunity to enjoy the taste and aroma of their favorite drink. You are probably already familiar with the varieties, cost and rules for choosing a good wine. These tips will help you understand the grape drink even better.
How to open wine without a corkscrew
If you don’t have a corkscrew at hand, you can open it this way. Take a pencil or other sturdy long object and push the cork down. Or do it with a knife: drive a sharp knife to the middle of the cork, then carefully unscrew it
Chill the wine with paper towels
If the wine hasn’t been chilled beforehand, this can be done quickly with paper towels. Wet them under cool running water. Wrap the bottle in paper towels and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Chill the wine with ice and salt
You will need ice cubes and salt. Place ice cubes in a small bucket and add salt, which will lower the temperature of the water and prevent the ice from melting and heating quickly. Wine in this water will quickly reach the desired cool temperature.
Add grapes
If there is no ice in the freezer, but there are cold grapes, this is a great alternative for effectively serving and cooling wine in a glass. Add a few grapes – they won’t spoil the taste of the wine.
Freeze the wine
If you have a little wine left after the evening, pour it into ice cube trays and freeze. Next time they can also be used to cool wine or add to sauces and soups when cooking.
How to remove a wine stain with salt
If you accidentally spill wine on your clothes or tablecloth, sprinkle a generous pinch of table salt on the fresh stain. When the salt has absorbed all the pigment, gently brush off the remaining salt. Now the fabric can be washed without fear of staining.
How to remove a wine stain with milk
Milk will also help remove wine stains. Pour a small amount of milk over the stain and let the garment sit for an hour. Then wash it in cool water.
Order a whole bottle of wine
When you decide to order wine at a restaurant, buy a whole bottle of wine. This will save you money and make sure that the wine is exactly what you ordered, and not poured from a previously opened bottle or a completely different cheaper variety.