How to Open a Wine Bottle with an Ah-So Wine Opener | Cork Puller Video Demonstration

[@clcortelyou]

The ah-so has been my primary way of opening wine for almost 40 years, and I never knew it’s name! Keeping the cork intact to preserve the bottle for the next day has allowed me to enjoy more bottles from my beloved Finger Lakes!

[@krisyallowega5487]

Also called a Butler's Friend or Waiter's Friend.

[@TalefFeMarikan]

I had this for years in my kitchen drawer. I never knew what it was used for, but I didn't want to throw it away. Now I know. BTW, I just learned that it is called an Ah-So. Thanks to Google image search I found your video. Thank you for it, Cheers.

[@erikpanderson]

Jesus! I've been using this thing for decades and never knew that it was called an Ah-So. Beware, it does take some practice and strength to shimmy it into the neck of the bottle without pushing the cork into the bottle. Thanks for the video

[@rexstuff4655]

It's called that because that's the sound everyone makes when they see it used for the first time: "Ah, so that's how it works!"

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

I pushed it in the bottle but I still got the contents inside.

[@JaniceTDesigns]

Thank you! I was given one when I purchased an older wine. Time to enjoy the wine now but had no clue how to use the opener. Thanks to you…now I do!

[@crackers472]

I didn't have a corkscrew on hand, but I had an ah-so, and didn't want to accidentally shove the cork into the bottle. Your video was a great help, as the uncorking process went off without a hitch. Thanks!

[@JordanVineyardWinery]

You're welcome. Cheers.

[@mgconty1283]

As someone who has worked in the industry since the 80's...and recently owning a wine bar. Opening bottles of wine with an Ah-so has been my least favorite way of opening bottles of wine. Using a single-handle "double-hinged" lever style is best. Then there would be a number of others...finally the Ah-so if there's nothing else. But that said, it's a really well made video.

[@fractalspeppers1227]

I've had mine for 4 years & love it. Now I know what to call it.It was put in the bag with my purchase from The Library, Thank You.We're glad you made it through the fires, our thoughts were with you & all of NoCal.

[@sofiacontreras5930]

This helped a friend and I open a 1988 Tokaji! Thanks!

[@Underneaththebottle]

Big Thumbs-up on this video! Not many people knows how to use those 😗🍷

[@JordanVineyardWinery]

Glad you like the video, thanks!

[@Uckertay]

Thanks for this video, it was very informative! By the way, your Chardonnay is absolutely delicious and I love selling it at my restaurant!

[@JordanVineyardWinery]

Tucker Mathis Thanks for your kind words. I’ll let Maggie and John know.

[@Uckertay]

@@JordanVineyardWinery oh! Splendid! I certainly appreciate that!

[@laurawenrickvinovin]

Thanks!! Very useful information! I'm now going to try out what you suggested.

[@numanuma20]

I just learned about those. Thanks for the video on how to use one.

[@johnaerolsilverio1511]

Is this ok to use on young vintages?thanks

[@JordanVineyardWinery]

John aerol silverio Absolutely.

[@1cleandude]

My first two bottles were fails! I will try her shimmy move on the next one!🙏🏻

[@MrFloppyHare]

And with really old and expensive bottles, to not mess with the cork at all, a 'Port tong' is often used.

[@deevee8595]

The bottle open should have a foil cutter at the top

[@MrGerippe]

(Also known as butler's friend) "Ah-So" (from the German ach so!, meaning now I understand!)

[@AGoodBuzz]

I keep pushing the cork in.... Gawd.... Please help.

[@GodfreyMann]

1:45 “...integrity for up to 15 years...” blimey, what kind of rubbish corks are being used by your wine makers? It can take >20 years for a port to be mature enough for drinking (e.g. the 1994 Grahams is just starting to show really well)...and their corks will easily last over 50 years. The Ah-So is however a great tip for older corks. Even better is the Durand, which combines an Ah-So with a fine cork screw and is astonishing with vintage corks.

[@wakkawakka900]

Gotta love an asso

[@carlgoranheintz3914]

Didnt spare any chances to show the Jordan-logo did you? Very American! However, very instructive video. Whenever I can afford/safely store a 20 year old wine I will probably use an ah-so!

[@willdraper8384]

Yeah, I'll buy one when I see an experienced wine waiter use one.

[@dachucktaylor1]

I suck at using this tool. The cork always goes in the bottle lol. I need more practice

[@JordanVineyardWinery]

Oh no! You always want to start with the long end of the ah-so and gently wiggle it in. If you try to force it, it will push the cork it. It takes practice!

[@dachucktaylor1]

@@JordanVineyardWinery Thx will try it and i hope im successful.

[@glennbeatonn]

I just tried to use one, and poked a bleeding hole in my finger. What a really stupid contraption.

[@jefflaporte2598]

Ahh, so that's how you do it.

[@calibreeze007]

❤👏🙏

[@bustopratbag]

Really wish I watched this before I just pushed the cork into my bottle of wine. Whoops

[@kamanama3671]

Great but why are they $1400

[@BSP20101]

Mine was about $8.00.

[@deseradofindsdiane6600]

Omg stu

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

And I pushed the cork too far in. Whatever, I don't plan on using this bottle or cork again.

[@deseradofindsdiane6600]

Ongv