Testing found this item very easy to use. Just note that this system is not compatible with screw caps. You’ll need to stock the gas cartridges, and you can also add on other attachments like an aerator. Now, this tool is an investment (as are its accessories, from stoppers to new cartridges), but it’s also a game-changer. This means that you don’t really have to think about whether or not you’re going to finish a bottle, and you’ll minimize your wine waste significantly. Think of it as a fancy tap that bypasses the cork using a needle and inert gas, allowing you to pour your wine without exposing it to oxygen, so it will keep as if you'd never opened it at all. Essentially, you’re accessing your wine without actually opening the bottle. While it’s not technically an opener, it not only pours your wine but preserves whatever you don’t drink. We also appreciated that the hinged steps are a particularly nice feature it lends you the leverage you need to guide a stuck cork out.Ī Coravin is every wine pro’s secret weapon. We noted during testing that the grooved worm really goes into corks like butter, which eliminates any risk of breaking the cork, and the design is far more elevated than your standard wine key. The elegant grooved worm makes quick work of tough corks (even delicate aged ones or thicker plastic ones), allowing you to smoothly and quickly get to the bottom. You can find plenty of quality double-hinged classic corkscrews for a bargain price, but if you’re willing to spend a bit more, go for a design with a grooved worm, like this Le Creuset waiter’s friend. According to Trotta, this style also generally avoids puncturing through the bottom of the cork, which can lead to cork bits ending up in your wine (although if it’s natural cork, that is no big deal-just remove the pieces if they make it into your glass). Double-hinged corkscrews, as compared to those with a single hinge, provide additional leverage to safely and easily remove either synthetic or natural corks from any bottle. They’re sturdy, they fit perfectly in your hand and then into your pocket, and the investment is easy to swallow,” says Linda Trotta, director of North Coast Winemaking at WX Brands. “Sometimes called a ‘sommelier’s cork puller,’ the double-hinged versions are, by far, the most preferred by the wine community. Press the upper switch to pull the cork out, and voilà.ĭuring testing, we found this ergonomic bottle opener comfortable to hold and quite foolproof, though a little noisy, which isn’t ideal for more high-end wine situations. We also enjoyed that the unit lights up when it's in the charger, which may not need to be used very frequently, as we found that the unit could easily open dozens of bottles without a charge-up. To remove any cork in seconds, with zero physical effort, just place the opener on the neck of the bottle, and press the lower switch to bring the worm down into the cork. ![]() Our testing found that this rechargeable electric wine opener, which can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge, fits all traditional wine bottles and is extremely easy to use. It's a go-to for many casual everyday wine drinkers (the rave reviews speak for themselves), is available in multiple color options, and comes with a foil cutter. Oster’s Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener is your quintessential electric workhorse. However, we found it to be quite wobbly and had issues with the screw inserting on the side of the cork rather than through the center.Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener Review ![]() Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer Cordless Wine Opener: We liked the grippy coated top part of this wine opener, and since it featured buttons it was easy to control.Secura Electric Wine Opener, Automatic Electric Wine Bottle Corkscrew Opener with Foil Cutter: While we liked that you could actually see the cork emerging from the bottle with this corkscrew (it had a clear plastic bottom part), it was quite wobbly and the screw inserted into the cork at an angle more often than not. ![]() It was also the slowest of the bunch, taking nearly 14 seconds to remove the cork. Plus, there’s no way to stop it instead, you have to wait as it runs through the entire cycle-including ejecting the cork from the device-before it finally winds down. This proved to be a constant problem, since the corkscrew is pressure activated and starts at the slightest touch.
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