Break the neck

Published on June 18th, 2011 in Wine review

In old vintage port, the “breaking” to be taken quite literally. One method uses a heavy knife (eg a sword), the other with a Port tongs.

Port tongs are recommended and rich in tradition. They are easier to handle and more effective than a knife.

Take a cast iron port tongs and hold the two glasses into the fire or in a hot oven until they are red hot. Then put them below the cork floor for a few seconds on the bottle neck. It breaks you replace the clamp with a cloth soaked in cold water and you will see the glass.

Remove the upper neck and carefully decant.

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