Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.

It was supposed to be a classy moment—a little celebration, a pop of Champagne, maybe a toast. Instead, it turned into an ambush. I carefully peeled back the foil, twisted the wire cage, and, with all ...

Pushing the cork into the bottle is the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. You can also use a lighter, a shoe, or even a bike pump.