Champagne corks can shoot out at 55 mph — and yes, people die every year from popping bottles the wrong way. 😳
Tony Soljan, a third-generation winemaker from Soljān Estate Winery in New Zealand, shares the pro method for opening sparkling wine safely and with respect.
He uses the méthode traditionnelle (just like Champagne), but since it’s made outside France, it can’t legally be called Champagne.
Here’s Tony’s expert method:
✔️ Chill the bottle
✔️ Keep the wire on
✔️ Thumb on cork
✔️ Twist the bottle, not the cork
✔️ Listen for a whisper, not a pop
🎯 Save this tip for your next celebration — and tag a friend who needs to learn this