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01/14/2006 Entry: "Wine taster's tip number 154"

Wine taster's tip #154

Most people don't realize that the foil seal on wine bottles comes right off whole with a little twist and tug.

So next time you and your guests are eagerly awaiting the uncorking of another merlot, just wrap your fist round the end of the bottle and nonchalantly pull the foil off--all the while looking jadedly upwards and to the left. Believe me: they'll crap their pants.

Alternatively, while wringing the foil cap off, casually mention that "most people don't realize that..." while you do it. Then you'll earn extra SP (snotty prick) points. It's even better when you do this and the foil doesn't come off easily; then you can cattily observe that it of course doesn't work on such an inferior vintage. Oh, how they will love you.

Happy wining, and 'till next uncorking!