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Good evening everyone,

Just curious what technique everyone uses to remove the wax seal from the top of bottles.

Tonight I'm trying to open a bottle of Rockford 1997 VP. The wax is thick and stuck hard'n'fast . I'm currently using a knife to scrape the wax off.

Is this the right technique please?

I think its only a matter of time before I cut myself!

I tasted this port at the Cellar Door and my mouth is watering with anticipation.

All comments would be most welcome.

Many thanks in advance,
Vickie

Usually, the knife point of decent quality waiters friend and a bit of paitence.

The knife should not be to sharp as chances are you may cut yourself especially if openning it after few bottles of good wine with friends (in moderation of course) .

Vickie I had a similar problem with my recent vertical of Bass PHillip wines which are wax sealed. the best way is to simply insert the corkscrew through the wax and it comes out esy. No point trying to cut the thick wax off as you are more likely to cut yourself. Just put the corkscrew through it (and that is what the winery recommends too)!

Try Veet....(oh sorry that's for the hair...)