You know that moment when you open a wine bottle just by looking at it – but you run out of the opener? So – how do you open a wine bottle without an opener? Don't worry, there's no need to smash the bottle or call your neighbor's sommelier. The internet (TikTok and YouTube, to be precise) has revealed an unusual yet brilliantly simple way to open a bottle of wine with a shoe and a few rhythmic taps on the wall.
How to open wine without an opener?! In every good wine story, there comes a moment when when the drama reaches its climax. Bottle is on the table, the looks are expectant, the conversation is slightly confused – and then someone says: “Who has the opener?” Silence. Panic follows. Then someone gets up, walks to the hallway, takes off his clothes – and says: "No problem. I have shoes."
No, this is not an introduction to an absinthe fairy tale, but the most viral wine-entertainment trick of our time. A trick that became famous on TikTok, won on YouTube and received applause in real life.
@andrelifehack Ответ пользователю @Ed I finally did it😂😎
An urban legend that really works: open wine with a shoe
What you need:
- A bottle of wine with a cork stopper (note: no screw cap!)
- Shoes with thick soles (at least Adidas, not ballerinas)
- Wall. Yes, you read that right. Wall. Preferably concrete.
- A dash of courage and an immense desire for a glass of wine
A process you will tell your grandchildren about:
- Place the bottle of wine in your shoe – the back of it should fit snugly into the heel, like a foot in a leather moccasin.
- Hold it all together like a holy relic, stand against a wall, and start rhythmically (and gently!) hitting the bottom of the bottle against the wall.
- Watch the miracle: the cork will slowly and solemnly begin to move upwards. Physics, pressure and a little magic.
- When the cork is out enough for your fingers, pull it out – triumphantly.
Or, if you want a TikTok effect: with teeth.
Why does the world fall in love with such tricks?
Because it's about MacGyver meets sommelier moment. It's about improvisation, about that feeling of having accomplished the impossible – opening a bottle of wine without tools, without pretending to be an adult. This trick isn't just a solution – it's an anecdote. And, like any good anecdote, it begins with the sentence: "You won't believe how we opened this bottle..."
What does science say?
With each blow, pressure is created between the wine and the cork. This pressure acts like a piston – slowly but steadily pushing the cork out. It's not magic, it's physics. Only physics has never been so fun.
The trick that broke the internet
#WineHack has become a sensation on TikTok. In one of the most viral videos, a shirtless guy with a French accent opens a bottle of wine wearing Adidas Superstars and finishes with a bow as if he's just finished a ballet performance. People are thrilled. Also because there's a certain genuine human beauty hidden in this trick – when you find yourself when you shouldn't.
But a warning to all enthusiasts:
- If the bottle has sentimental value: better not.
- If you only have Knauf walls in your apartment: NO.
- If you wear stilettos: NO, unless you're filming a comedy.
- And if you've already "tasted" too much: maybe wait until tomorrow.
Conclusion for the improvisation textbook
This trick won't change the world, it won't earn you a Michelin star, or make you a wine icon. But it will save the evening, make your guests laugh, break the ice, and add a touch of absurdity to your everyday life.
Because, let's be honest – any story that starts with "I opened wine with a shoe" deserves to be heard to the end. And let's toast to it.
Cheers, MacGyver!
Of course, Jan! Here is a list of raw links to videos on YouTube and TikTok that show how to open a bottle of wine using a shoe:
Viral Video Collection – How do you open wine without a wine opener?
🟣 TikTok videos:
Valor Reviews:
@valorreviews how to open a wine bottle with a shoe #wine #valorreviews
Wines character:
@slikwines Replying to @503650tt How to open a wine with a shoe AKA when there's not a wine opener in your Airbnb 😂 #wine #sommelier #howto #shoe #tipsandtricks #tips #tricks
Party Shirt:
@partyshirt Wine bottle hack? via @jessicakoeppel
Jashi Project:
@jashiproject How to open a cork bottle with a shoe #howtoopenwinebottle
