On the 8th day of #InVinoFab Podmas the @InVinoFab co-hosts share with me... 

Honest stories about how opening a bottle of wine went so very wrong, and suggestions to avoid these vino follies over the holiday season if you are opening a bottle of wine.

Q: What’s the best way to open a wine bottle that has wax over the cork?

A: Bust through the wax!! https://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/44439 and https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/wine-tip-how-to-open-a-bottle-with-wax-seal-6417032 

Q: What happens when you uncork a bottle that does not have a cork?

A: You find an alternative way to store it if this bottle is not finished in one sitting: https://vinepair.com/wine-101/guide-storing-open-wine/

What wine follies or faux-pas have you experienced when opening or serving wine? Let us know how you McGyver’ed this vino situation.  Let us know and stay connected for the next #InVinoFabPodmas episode here:  

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