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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." By easiest, you mean the wine opener that takes the least effort to utilize, then the answer would have to be the automated or electric corkscrew. A simple push of a button will have your cork removed in seconds. Could you open a wine bottle without a corkscrew?

Plus, a serrated foil cutter on its handle provides extra convenience. It must be sharp for an effortless opening of wine foils; a dull foil cutter will make this process incredibly difficult,” he adds. Durand corkscrew is a great tool for those who have a passion for old wines. It is particularly suitable for wines that are more than 20 years old or for those in which the cork has become brittle due to moisture or aging. With the Durand corkscrew you can be sure that the cork remains intact and the wine remains unchanged. When confronted with a cork like one of these, you can try to get all the pieces out with conventional tools, but that can take an eternity (while your guests are waiting), and you may still need to fish out the pieces or use a filter. Lever corkscrews generally need two sweeping motions to successfully do their job. With the lever in an upright position, place on top of the bottle and push down to pierce the cork. Once securely positioned, pull the handle to remove the cork. What is the easiest wine opener?

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Center the squiqqly metal part (sometimes called the “worm”) atop the cork, and then screw it in until it’s about 3/4 of the way inside the cork. We love how this wine opener is made of high-quality metal, and it performs well with natural and synthetic corks, even from older wines! This type of cork puller is fast and does not destroy the corks as they are extracted. Material: Stainless steel, and natural rosewood | Size: 4.92” x 0.79” x 1.38” | Manufactured: China | Dishwasher Safe: No For older bottles, the corks are too fragile to be pulled by the spiral-type puller, so only the two-prong one will do. Using this type of puller properly takes a little practice, but once you master the technique, you will love it!” Everyone has their favorite kind of corkscrew. For most beverage professionals, a good old wine key or waiter’s corkscrew is the holy grail tool, but if you prefer a winged model or electric option, that’s great, too. Whatever will best help you open your favorite wine bottles is the one you should choose.

With BLADES on either side of STABILIZER BAR, insert first the “long” then “short” BLADE between the cork and bottle. Watch the video for Step 2. The Oxo wasn't a difficult device to use, and worked exactly as the instructions detailed. The foil cutter was a bit flimsy, and we lamented that extracting synthetic corks wasn't as seamless as regular corks. Overall, though, we thought the Oxo lever corkscrew would make a great gift for someone who's into gadgets, or a caterer who needs to open multiple bottles of wine at a time.

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Since it’s made from zinc, you can expect it to be sturdy and rust-proof. We also love how it’s designed with a bottle opener so you can use it for drinks other than wine.” Melissa L. Smith, founder of Enotrias Elite Sommelier Services , shares that one of her favorite wine openers is The Durand. “It is used to open very old library wines that have very fragile corks, so it is a great option for wine collectors,” she says. It’s sleek, one-of-a-kind, and takes up very little space on your countertop. For a reasonable splurge, opening bottles is a fun showstopper of satisfying button pops to flaunt any occasion. Who should buy it:

Such is the case with the top-rated Secura electric wine opener, a stainless-steel device that comes with a charging base and a great foil cutter, which is always great to have on hand no matter what kind of corkscrew you’re using. This model can remove up to 30 corks on one full charge (perfect for events), and the built-in LED light helps immensely with visibility—though the device is designed to guide the worm in nice and straight without extra effort on the user’s part. To get the most from old wines, they must be treated with care, and The Durand is the care they demand. A wine corkscrew is a tool used to remove the cork from a wine bottle. There are different types of wine corkscrews, including screw corkscrew, wing corkscrew, lever corkscrew and awl corkscrew. Each corkscrew has its advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the right one depends on your personal preferences. Material: Stainless steel and plastic | Size: 2.5” x 7.6” x 7.2” | Manufactured: China | Dishwasher Safe: No The best corkscrew that Luke Slater, founder of The Cask Connoisseur , recommends is the OXO Steel Lever Corkscrew. “This wine opener is made of stainless steel for durability and features a comfortable handle.”

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Furthermore, the construction of The Durand is impressive, made of very high-quality steel. We’ve seen nothing quite like it. We recommend this time-tested, reliable, and straightforward winged corkscrew for people without experience using corkscrews. Consistent performance is ensured by its sharp worm and mechanical gear screw that secures it onto the cork. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. Generally speaking, classic corkscrews are made of stainless steel. While some are made from plastic, those will break sooner than their stainless steel counterparts. Electric or fancier models are usually a combination of the two materials. We recommend stainless steel or a hybrid for longevity.