Pulltap's Genuine Classic 500 Chrome - Professional Corkscrew

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When it comes to opening a bottle of wine, there are a lot of products out there that can do the job. Clever kitchen stores and gift shops market all types of wine openers to wine enthusiasts, either for our own use or as gifts. Don’t fall prey to all those cheap wine openers marketed to the home wine consumer. This wine opener is very easy to use. One simply needs to cut the foil using the included (free!) foil cutter, then use the down and up arrows on the electric wine opener to first insert the screw then retract the cork from the bottle. We also liked the energy efficiency of the device - one can open up to 80 bottles on one full charge! Winged corkscrew: Just as its name hints, this corkscrews has two arms or "wings" that shoot up during cork removal. These classic wine openers are popular for their small profile and general reliability. "I like its classic style and the fact that it works," says Nicole Papantoniou, senior testing editor and producer of the Kitchen Appliances Lab.

This type of wine key is common in restaurants, wineries, and at catered events so home wine enthusiasts can rest assured that it will last a long time and can be replaced easily if lost. The matte finish of the handle gives it a classic look. Cork is not damaged during extraction, reducing the chances that little bits of cork crumbs fall into the bottle You will also find the brilliant brushes to clean carafes. Or how about a good and effective wine funnel with a filter to decant old wines? First, don't worry. When this happens, it isn’t the end of the world. Your wine isn't ruined. Insert the worm into the cork as carefully as possible and twist, slowly lifting the cork out of the bottle. If there are cork particles in the wine, grab a bit of cheesecloth and decant the wine through cheesecloth. It will remove the cork without you having to fish your fingers into the wine.Many wine opening devices on the market aim at simplifying the wine opening process.In practice, however, it is quite simple to use a wine key to open a bottle of wine. Most of us simply have not been trained on how to open a bottle of wine. When selecting the best bottle opener, consider the user and the situation(s) in which bottles will be opened. One of the reasons for the Pulltex corkscrew's widespread popularity is that many a waiter, sommelier, wine dealer or importer has used a logo-branded corkscrew from a wine producer.

Laguiole Waiter's Corkscrew: The single-lever Laguiole works about as well as the design allows, but it’s slower than a double-fulcrum version of the waiter’s-friend corkscrew. Everyone(!) who has just a tiny bit of professional experience with wine and food, recognizes at a long-distance the Pulltex corkscrew with a nod of approval. Who is it for? People who have difficulty with twisting motions, but are also concerned about their environmental impact.

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And in case you need an opener for older bottles with fragile corks, we share with you our recommendation for a cork puller. Being a chef who often cooks with wine, I’ve tried and fumbled with many wine openers and preservation systems,” says Hugh Acheson, the owner of Five and Ten and a judge on "Top Chef." “But Coravin is different—it is easy to use, preserves perfectly, and pours perfectly." The foil cutter seamlessly slides into the opener for easy storage. In case one screw breaks, an additional one is included, which is helpful, just in case. Outdoor enthusiasts and college students will find the Monkees corkscrew and bottle combination with keychain a practical tool.

But it can also be a special stopper with built-in chemistry that vaccums the wine bottle empty of oxygen in a way that reminds a bit of silicate balls to prevent moisture when, for example, you buy sports shoes. Electric corkscrew: As the name suggests, these wine openers are powered entirely by electricity, so are no effort at all to use. All they require is to align your bottle properly before pressing a button and voila, drinks for everyone. They are pricier than the others and will require charging, so you have to be prepared and are far less transportable than other options. Winged Corkscrew: This classic corkscrew design uses a pair of “wings” that raise as you twist the screw into the cork. Once the screw has a firm grasp, you simply push both wings downwards, and both screw and cork pop out. Generally very cheap but less compact than the waiter’s friend, this is an affordable at-home staple. This cork puller is great when you need to uncork old vintage wine. These two-prong cork pullers go by many names, including Ah-So cork puller, Butler’s Thief, Butler’s Friend, or Ah-So style Waiter’s Friend. Additionally, we consulted with sommeliers and beverage directors to get recommendations for the best corkscrews, plus a few expert tips on how to properly open wine bottles.

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Here, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite wine corkscrews for all wine consumers, from the best waiter’s corkscrew to the best high-tech version of a wine opener. These wine openers will appeal to casual users as well as serious enthusiasts and sommeliers. Have you fallen for older wines (with their troublesome older corks!) and so need a traditional Ah-So style cork puller? There isn't an easy answer to this per se, but you're more likely to find corks in older vintages of wine. But that being said, just because a wine has a screw cap, it doesn't mean it's poor quality and that you should steer clear of purchasing it. There are plenty of great wines being made with screw caps. Continuous pull corkscrew: This is very similar to the winged corkscrew in terms of the method of opening, which involves puncturing the cork and twisting. The only difference is that they don’t have wings, so they tend to have a sleeker design. Good for a robust and more ergonomic option. The best waiter’s corkscrew versions are the variations with a hinged leg or boot lever, or alternately, models with two boot levers,” says Vayda. “This allows you to start at the hinge or smaller leg and finish opening with the entire lever, giving more leverage at the beginning of the process."

When selecting the best wine opener for you, it's important to consider what you value most in the little kitchen gadget. It might sound silly to put any thought into it, but it's helpful in the long run since you'll end up keeping it for a while. Here are a few examples of popular wine opener styles to help: Electric wine opener: These days, most electric wine openers come cordless with a charging stand, and promise the ability to open several bottles of wine on a single charge. "These are great for people with limited mobility," says Papantoniou. Can be a little “stiff” to use when new, making it difficult to use at first if you are opening a lot of bottles in an evening Just as with the tools for the do-it-yourself people, where the professionals set the standard, the same goes for the world of wine. During our extensive real-world tests, we evaluated the form, function, durability of components, and features of a total of 13 manual and electric corkscrews, including winged and lever-style models. Our testing process included opening bottles of wine by cutting the foil, uncorking, and removing the cork. Our selections are based on the following metrics: ease of use, comfort, performance, and value.

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HiCoup Wine Bottle Opener and Barvivo Professional Waiters Corkscrew: The HiCoup and Barvivo look identical, and might come from the same factory. While handsome, with a hefty weight, they have the same flaw: It’s really easy to push the upper fulcrum into the cork, gouging the cork as it lifts out of the wine bottle. We will boldly express the claim that it is impossible to find a single professional from the wine world unable to recognize a corkscrew from Pulltex. The world's most widely used corkscrew A Pulltap's waiter’s friend has weight without being too heavy, its Teflon-coated spiral tip is perfectly positioned for the hand to be in the optimal position when the cork is to be pierced. These are small details, but highly important details. The sommelier's favourite corkscrew Who is it for? Those who need a bit of assistance removing stubborn corks from bottles and don’t mind paying a premium. How much should I spend?