Hi guys, this also involves the cork down in the bottle, so hopefully someone in this situation has a partner to help with consumption. Very simple--find an AA or AAA battery, preferrably very clean/new, and something to cushion your hand like a leather glove or towel, whatever. Place the bottle w/exposed cork on a solid surface. Put the flat end of the battery centered on the cork, and with good balance and bracing of the bottle and battery, push SLOWLY down. You'd be surprised how little downward force is needed to slide the cork in. Go slowly and hold on to the battery when you feel the resistance giving way. After that it just takes a tap with a spoon handle or butter knife and viola, enjoy! By the way try to use a new and clean battery or any similar cylindrical object like a chapstick. If the object falls into the wine, then you obviously need more practice. Just kidding.. I would empty the contents of the wine into another container or the willing bystanders right away, or try again on a new bottle. ... View related article.
