If you are a vino connoisseur, or just a casual drinker, then you may be looking for the perfect wine opener like I was. As the holidays approach I’ve been thinking that I would get one for each of my siblings, and maybe one for myself.
While at a holiday party at my older brother’s house recently, it seemed like most of the guests there just so happened to bring a bottle of wine. As my brother was just about to start opening the first bottle, I noticed him frantically looking through each of his kitchen drawers for a wine bottle opener.
When he turned around, all he had was this very old, rusted, pocket corkscrew that him and his roommate used during their college days.
When he attempted to start screwing the opener into the first bottle, pieces of cork started breaking up, followed by the frustration of trying to remove the partial corkscrew afterwards. One of his good friends came up and told him that it was definitely time for an upgrade. Needless to say he was completely embarrassed!
The Perfect Wine Opener For Servers
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The Swiss Army Knife type wine opener is a little intimidating, and takes some time to learn how to use, but the good news is that you won’t need a separate foil cutter.
This HiCoup Professional Wine Opener comes attached with a serrated blade, which is used to cut the foil on the neck of the wine bottle to get to the cork. The corkscrew is then inserted directly into the bottle’s cork, and turned about six times. There are then two levers that are used to help remove the cork.
The first lever, which is the higher, larger section of the fulcrum, is used to start removing the cork. Once the cork is partially removed, the second lever is then used, which is the lower, smaller section of the fulcrum, to finish removing it. Restaurant waiters and waitresses normally use this technique.
The best thing about this wine opener is its simplicity, size, and sturdiness. Without too many bells and whistles, it does the job and is compact enough to put in your pocket, and take with you when you’re on the go.
The double hinged fulcrum is also a nice additional touch, and is what transforms this into a professional server style corkscrew. It is also extremely useful when you’re trying to remove corks that are longer than normal.
The Perfect Non-Electric Wine Opener
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Due to its quick cork removal and ease of use, many wine lovers find the rabbit style wine openers to be very popular.
Once you have the opener lined up with your bottle, you firmly hold the two arms on the side, push the top lever (with the corkscrew) down into the cork, and then finally pull it back up to remove the cork.
Personally, the best non-electric wine opener is this HQY Best Rabbit Wine Opener. Its Zinc Alloy material, and beautiful design will definitely make you wine rack or bar really stand out.
It also makes the whole process of opening up a bottle very simple. Once you have removed the bottle’s foil, it’s just a matter of pushing the lever down into cork, and lifting up to finish removing it.
I have also tested it with a large number of synthetic corks, and have never had an issue. I know this may have been a question for some, as there many brands of openers on the market that do not support the removal of these types of corks, or aren’t very good at it.
The elegant design, and sleek packaging makes this opener an ideal gift for your friends, family, or even yourself.
The Perfect Wine Opener For Arthritic Hands
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It takes up a bit of room, but for those who lack strength in their hands or suffer from arthritis, an electric wine opener is a great option. Just leave it on its charging base for easy access any time you need it. It works best with real corks, but may sometimes have a little trouble with synthetic corks.
Electric wine openers are great because you are able to remove the cork by simply lining up the opener with the top of the bottle, and pressing a button. For those with weakness in their hands, or those with painful arthritis, these types of openers are ideal due to not having to exert any additional force, which may be uncomfortable.
I think you’ll find this Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener definitely the best in its class that I have come across for the price.
This particular wine opener is cordless so you don’t have to worry about being restricted by, or tripping over, unwanted cords.
Now my brother won’t have any more excuses when it comes to hosting any future parties. No more struggling to get that wine bottle open!