I was listening to a wine officianado explaining how to open a bottle of champagne. He emphasized that the cork shouldn’t make a popping sound when you open the bottle. I thought maybe because it lets too much carbonation out. But from my own experience, I always let the cork pop loudly and the champagne is still as bubbly as can be. Isn’t a loud POP! a lot more festive then a tired out “Fffttt”?
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1 dwags // Nov 10, 2008
I think that your afficionado injected his own preference in the form of etiquette advice.
Unless you’re extremely skilled, a pop of some sort is a regular thing when corking a bottle of champagne. I’ve dined at fine restaurants where the server popped the bottle, and nobody there batted an eyelash.
2 Max Fang // Nov 10, 2008
I don’t drink, and I didn’t know it was considered rude either. However I think that rule of etiquette probably depends more on the type of guests you have than anything else. If I was throwing a ‘richy rich’ party I might be more concerned about that. but If I am getting together for a celebration of some sort with my local friends and family,, I probably wouldn’t care and would pop the cork too. I also agree in that I thought the cork popping made for a nice festive sound, sort of like an announcement of “Let the good times begin”
3 pretty black // Nov 10, 2008
if u like hearing a “pop” then make it pop i like hearing the “pop” too
4 latj // Nov 10, 2008
I think what the “wine aficionado” was explaining to was in “refined” circumstances where there was fine dining and people would not want to be “disturbed” by the noise of the “popping”.
There are times when people are dining and the atmosphere is such when the “popping” could be offensive and “obtrusive” as business matters could be being discussed and people do not want to be disturbed. People pay a lot of money for “privacy” and “intimacy” and don’t care to share in others “celebrations”.
There are proper places for celebrating with the popping of champagne corks and the bubbly flowing but not in every circumstance. But it truly is NOT always bad etiquette, you must look at the circumstance, the place you are at and the crowd. With etiquette you always take those around you into consideration.
Remembering that simple rule, and considering that in most restaurants we do not open our own wine or champagne this clearly is hardly a problem anymore. Good luck!!!
Peace & Love
5 Nightrider // Nov 10, 2008
A pop depends on the circumstance. Celebratory or congratulatory occasion with all those who support the occasion in attendance, will appreciate a 'pop'. It adds charm and color to the party. (A sports victory, a race car victory, a new year party and such)
But it is really in bad taste and it is considered a showmanship if done in a quiet dinner, celebrating one's anniversary or important occasion with just a small family or friends. (such as 80th or 90th b'day of your granpa, granma). Can you imagine how it will be like if you shake the bottle and spray it all over like you do at a sports championship?
So, the "poor etiquette" part fits in with the circumstance. Use the "pop" wisely.