Following up from the previous post, our staff is often asked what the best practices are for opening a bottle of Champagne without turning the cork into a dangerous projectile. To min
imize the risk of injuring one of your guests (or yourself), while also avoiding spillage, a Champagne bottle can be opened by holding the cork and rotating the bottle (instead of the cork). By using a 45 degree angle, the surface of the Champagne has the maximum surface area, therefore minimizing the excessive bubbling. The cork can ease out with a sigh or a whisper rather than an explosive POP!
As you sip your bubbly don’t forget this valuable bit of wisdom: According to a 2007 study, published by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, results showed that moderate consumptions of Champagne may help the brain cope with the trauma of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. The research documented that the high amount of the antioxidant polyphenols in Champagne can help prevent deterioration of brain cells due to oxidative stress. As if you didn’t need another reason to help yourself to a glass!
