Hacks Every Wine Lover Should Know

Life hacks can get us out of difficult situations. They can even save you a lot of money by getting you alternate and DIY ways to solve your problems.

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We’ll be discussing five wine hacks you should know. This is assuming that you already know the most important wine hack of them all: GiftTree wine gift baskets are some of the best wine baskets available today.

How to Open a Bottle of Wine Without an Opener

This is one of the most important hacks to know as a wine lover. The lack of an opener should never stop you from enjoying a glass of your favorite bottle. To open a bottle without an opener, all you need is a shoe. Place the wine inside the shoe with the bottom pressed against the sole.

While holding the bottle with one hand and the shoe with the other, press the bottle into the shoe. Gently hit the shoe on the wall until the cork begins to ease out. You can then pull it out with your hand.

How to Remove a Fresh Wine Stain

The red wine stain is the most understandable and inevitable thing about drinking red wine. Sometimes, accidents happen, and you spill your drink. Unfortunately, red wine has a very powerful color, and it simply stains everything. But then, don’t worry. All you need is a little milk. Pour milk on the spill immediately. It happens to neutralize the stain.

How to Remove Stale Red Wine Stains

Sometimes, accidents happen, and you can’t get to the stain before it settles. Sometimes, you don’t even know you have a red wine stain until long after it has set. If this is your situation, you don’t have to be afraid. All you need is some shaving foam. Pour it on the stain and put the cloth in your washing machine. Wash with hot water.

How to Store an Already Opened Bottle of Wine

Rumor has it that a bottle of wine is only good for about 24 hours after it has been opened. Any longer and you’ll lose most of its flavor and texture. There’s some truth to this. The longer the wine stays after opening, the more it loses its flavor. However, how you store the wine also matters.

Different kinds of wine have different temperature requirements. Store the wine well, and it could last days. Red wine should be stored between 14 and 18°С. White wine, on the other hand, is best stored between 8 and 10°С.

How to Chill a Bottle of Champagne Really Quickly

Champagne is best enjoyed cold, and unfortunately, most people don’t store their champagne in the refrigerator. This poses a problem when you’re finally ready to enjoy a glass – the bottle can’t get cold quickly enough. You don’t really want to wait for 45 minutes to enjoy a cold glass of champagne.

The good news is that you don’t have to. Simply wrap your champagne in wet paper towels and leave it in the freezer. Within 15 minutes, the wine will be really cooled. Just don’t forget the bottle in the freezer because it might expand and crack.

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