What's worse than no sparkling wine?
A sparkling wine that is not chilled right!
Here are some quick tips on what makes a perfect serve.
Lay the bottle down horizontally for 3 hours
before serving. Don't keep the bottle
in the freezer as you will kill the bubbles, aroma
and flavor of your favorite sparkling wine.
Remember the 'half rule'. Place the bottle in an
ice bucket filled with half ice and half water,
for half an hour.
Remove the foil.
Place one hand firmly on the neck of the bottle with your thumb over the cork.
Take six half turns anti-clockwise to release the
metal cage.
Shift your thumb on the top of the cork.
Hold the cork firmly, and slowly twist the bottle
not the cork.
When you feel the cork begin to loosen and rise, hold it
firmly with pressure.
Allow the cork to slowly ease out of the bottle.
Tilt the flute at 45 degrees and pour a small amount.
Let the initial bubbles settle, then finish pouring into each
glass until it is two-thirds full.
