Make your pop rock: OPEN Wines shows Canadians how to uncork a bottle of bubbly with style

An easy-to-remember five-step process will have you poppin' bottles like a pro come NYE

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - With New Year's Eve a mere 25 days away, the rush to wrangle the troops and settle on a plan for December 31 is imminent. While sipping on sparkling as the clock strikes twelve is a sure bet, being able to pop the cork with grace and ease isn't. To help finesse your technique this holiday season, OPEN Wines developed a fret-free five-step process.

"OPEN Wines is about bringing people together and celebrating the social side of life," said Franco Timpano, Marketing Director, OPEN Wines. "We are about 'being open' to new and exciting experiences so creating a fun list of steps on how to uncork a bottle of our Sociable Sparkling is our way of giving people one less thing to worry about."

1. Chill Don't Spill: The ideal temp for a bottle of bubbly is 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit). Failing to properly chill in the fridge or an ice bucket will cause your sparkling bevvy to foam and spill over when poured.
2. Towel Off: Using a towel, wipe excess moisture from the bottle and get a good grip on it while you peel the foil off the top. Then, drape the towel over the mouth of the bottle and hold your thumb on top of the cork to avoid nailing a friend (or yourself) in the face as you unscrew the wire cage and remove it.
3. Twist and Don't Shout: Holding the cork in place, get a firm grip on the bottom of the bottle and twist it (NOT the cork) until you feel the cork begin to release.
4. Easy Does It: In an effort to preserve as many bubbles as possible, continue turning the bottle gently as you ease the cork out - resist the temptation to let the cork fly and try not to let too much air escape.
5. Pour (with Panache!): Tip the bottle at a 45-degree angle into awaiting flutes and enjoy!

About OPEN Wines
In our time-starved lives, wine brings people together; it is a "default libation" that elevates the occasion, creates cohesion, and helps us to relax and connect. OPEN Wines celebrates this social side of our lives, when we create connections that transform moments into occasions. We create connections by being open and revealing who we are - just like a wine that "opens up" to reveal its character. When we are open, we are receptive to new experiences and possibilities - the chance to make new connections and discoveries. OPEN Wines calls out an invitation to be open: to celebrate, to connect and to discover something about wine, about ourselves, and about others. www.openwines.ca. Available at the LCBO.

SOURCE: OPEN Wines

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