# Unconventional Uncorking Infographics Uproot Wines Teaches You to Open Wine Without a Corkscrew By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/without-a-corkscrew References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/11/how-to-open-a-bottle-of-wine-with-everything-but-a-wine-opener/) & [drinkuproot](http://drinkuproot.com/) Opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew is a tricky mission. One of life's worst realizations is when you don't have a bottle opener for your alcoholic beverage. Beer bottles are sometimes easier to open without an opener, but wine is a whole other story. You may have your own DIY ways of opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, but the folks at Uproot Wines want to show you their quirky ways -- after all, [wine is the company's specialty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterclass-guide-to-wine). The company devised a comical infographic to teach you how to uncork without the uncorking device and some of the ways include a shoe, a hammer, a bike pump and a coat hanger. They seem unbelievable at first, but I guess you can test them out for yourself the next time you can't find a bottle opener. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Bottle Opening Methods:** There is an innovation opportunity in developing new products or solutions for people to open bottles of wine without a corkscrew, incorporating the unconventional ways shown in Uproot Wines' infographic. - **DIY Infographics:** Companies can create fun, informative infographics to engage with their audience while providing helpful tips related to their products or services. - **Quirky Marketing Tactics:** Implementing unconventional marketing strategies like Uproot Wines' humorous infographic can help businesses stand out and grab the attention of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wine Industry:** There is an opportunity for wine companies to develop alternative packaging or accessibility features for their products, such as twist-off caps, to appeal to a wider audience including those without a corkscrew. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketing agencies can incorporate unconventional and creative marketing tactics, like Uproot Wines' infographic, to help clients differentiate themselves from competitors and increase brand awareness. - **Beverage Industry:** Companies in the beverage industry can utilize creative packaging designs that incorporate built-in bottle openers or alternative opening methods to provide convenience and novelty for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no10-corkscrew-knife.md) - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-tasting-cracker.md)