Wine Opener

We have purchased several electric wine bottle openers and they only last a short time. This is heavy duty and should last alot longer. Seems very sturdy.

I'm not much of a wine drinker. So when I find myself in the mood for a glass or two, the last thing I want to worry about is having to remove bits of cork before I can enjoy it. This corkscrew definitely removes that worry for me.

The Deluxe Wine Bottle Opener is a must-have for any wine enthusiast. Its quality-built design ensures effortless cork removal every time. The heavy-duty corkscrew glides smoothly into the cork, making opening bottles a breeze. With its user-friendly operation, even novices can easily use it. Whether for daily use or special occasions, this wine opener delivers consistent performance. It's durable, reliable, and a great addition to any kitchen or bar. I highly recommend it for its excellent quality and ease of use.

Solid, sturdy, and effective, this elegant little item insures that cork bits won't end up floating in the bottle. The directions are clear, and though it may take a couple of passes to get down pat, it truly does work well. Feels great in hand and presents nicely if you're thinking of giving it as a gift. If you do, maybe get a couple, because you'll likely want to keep one for yourself.

Let me start by saying that I have used many types of corkscrews. I owned a winery and over many years opened thousands of bottles of wine. I've used many types of cork pulling devices from jumping jack with arms, the rabbit, the plastic .99 cent T handle, electric corkscrews and antique lever action devices. I've always come back to the tried and true waiters folding corkscrew, and even among this type there are winners and losers. So i was intrigued by the Gourmet Easy Corkscrew and was keen to try it.

The Gourmet Easy corkscrew comes elegantly packaged in a form fitting, black velvety lined insert that shows off the beauty of this device. With a mirror polished stainless steel body, this heavyweight tool just exudes quality. It is very pretty and feels substantial in you hand. A small illustrated instruction sheet accompanies the corkscrew, and you will likely need this if you have not used this type of corkscrew.

Key to getting started is to back the little Chef head to the end of the threaded screw. Place the lower ring of the corkscrew on the rim of the bottle making certain to keep this level and even while centering the screw point perpendicular to the cork. Push down while twisting the screw 3/4 of the way into the cork. Next, flip the Chef's head and turn the handles to extract the cork. It will pull the cork evenly up and out of the neck. On the first few tries, this seems like a finicky operation and a lot of wrist action, making one wonder if this is the answer to a question no one asked. After a few a few practice sessions, the operation does become smooth and fluid.

I think this is something that would make a nice gift for the wine aficionado in your life. It is beautiful tool, well made tool and would compliment a wine cellar or bar. Likely a nice conversation piece.

Ultimately, it seems like a lot of wrist action and turning to do what my favorite waiter's corkscrew does with less effort. I would love to see their version of a waiters corkscrew.