Opening the wire cage on a bottle
Question
There are bottles of sparkling wine that are secured with a wire cage so that the cork will not fly off
Is it permitted to release the wire cage on Shabbat?
Is it permitted to release the wire cage on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
It is permitted to open it; this is not included in the prohibition of “twisting ropes,” since here it is intended for a short period of time.
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