How to Open Champagne (Without it Exploding!)

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00:13 I'm so confident, I shake the bottle!
00:22 Put it in the freezer to keep it from exploding
00:30 Tip: cork and cage get removed together
00:40 Hold the bottle at 45º angle
00:56 Rotate tab 6 times to loosen the cage
01:06 Hold cork and cage and rotate bottom of bottle
01:21 Slowly release the cork by allowing it to come out
01:37 Release the cork with almost no sound
01:58 Here are 2 ways to pour sparkling wine into a glass

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