Watch winemakers demonstrate how to use an ah-so wine opener for older vintages. This two prong wine opener is the preferred way to open a bottle of wine once it’s more than 10 years old.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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Big Thumbs-up on this video! Not many people knows how to use those 😗🍷
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.
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!
Is this ok to use on young vintages?thanks
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
Thanks for this video, it was very informative! By the way, your Chardonnay is absolutely delicious and I love selling it at my restaurant!
I suck at using this tool. The cork always goes in the bottle lol. I need more practice
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!
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.
The bottle open should have a foil cutter at the top
(Also known as butler's friend) "Ah-So" (from the German ach so!, meaning now I understand!)
I just learned about those. Thanks for the video on how to use one.
Great but why are they $1400
My first two bottles were fails! I will try her shimmy move on the next one!🙏🏻
Really wish I watched this before I just pushed the cork into my bottle of wine. Whoops
Ahh, so that's how you do it.
Omg stu
Ongv
that ass hole is a useful tool, who knew!
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!
I keep pushing the cork in…. Gawd…. Please help.
This helped a friend and I open a 1988 Tokaji! Thanks!
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!
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.
And with really old and expensive bottles, to not mess with the cork at all, a 'Port tong' is often used.
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Thanks!! Very useful information! I'm now going to try out what you suggested.