The Official "What Is This?" Thread

[Papa Smurf]

This hole in this thingy of mine Ive had for over 20 years bothers me.
I'm opening a bottle of wine and see it again.

What is the purpose of the hole please?

 

[Y2K]

Most upvoted answer:
To untwist the wire loop on a Champaign bottle maybe?

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisthing/comments/ao4wwq

 

[Papa Smurf]

The wire loop? But it is flimsy.
Ok, thanx @Y2K

 

[Y2K]

The wire loop? But it is flimsy.
Ok, thanx @Y2K

Go through that thread there's several answers ranging from decoration to saving on production costs.

 

[Lara]

Maybe it is to make it easier to grip and open when your hands are wet.