Opening a wine bottle and serving it with the flair of a sommelier requires some knowledge and technique. There's no need to be overly formal – after all, wine should be a pleasure – but there are some guidelines that can help you open and serve your wine bottles optimally. Before we get into how to open a wine bottle, it's important to remember that opening a wine bottle and drinking wine should never be rushed; the wine needs time to be appreciated, tasted and enjoyed to the last drop.