Wine Cork That Fell Inside
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Question
Hello, I would like to ask about a bottle of wine where the cork fell inside. Is it permissible on Shabbat to pour the wine into a decanter using a strainer and then serve it, or, for example, to place a strainer at the mouth of the bottle and pour it that way? I would appreciate it if you could elaborate on the answer.
Answer
Hello
If the cork is whole, it seems there is no prohibition against sorting even with a strainer.
However, if it crumbled into small pieces, it is forbidden to strain even by hand, as it is considered removing waste from food.
Additionally, one should not strain with a cloth strainer unless it is made for that purpose. There is no concern that one might want to wring it out.
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