Before You Reach For The Corkscrew or Twist That Cap🍷

One Thing You Should Always Do Before Opening a New Bottle of Wine 🍇🛑

Before you reach for the corkscrew or twist that cap, there’s one simple move that most people skip, but it can totally change your wine experience:

👉 Give the bottle a quick wipe.

🧽 Why It Matters.

Whether the bottle’s been sitting on a store shelf, in your pantry, or delivered from a winery, it’s likely picked up:

Dust

Tiny particles

Residue from shipping

Even bits of cork around the neck

That stuff can end up in your glass—or worse, mess with the wine’s flavor and mouthfeel.

🔄 The Quick Pre-Pour Ritual:

1️⃣ Grab a clean towel or paper napkin

2️⃣ Wipe the neck and lip of the bottle

3️⃣ Open and pour with confidence

✨ Bonus:

If it’s a cork bottle, always check the cork for mold or dryness.

A clean cork = a good sign your wine’s been stored properly.

🧠 Small Step, Big Impact

It only takes 5 seconds, but it adds a touch of care and prevents you from sipping a little something extra with your Merlot.

Plus, you’ll look like you know what you’re doing (because you do).

Your Turn!

Do you have a wine ritual before opening a bottle, wiping it down, checking the cork, giving it a pep talk?

Drop your tips below and let’s swap secrets that take our wine game from good to great! 🍷🧼⬇️

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