Have you resorted to drinking boxed wine- because you had no other choice, or ever bought a good bottle of wine, only to have it stare at you all night?
If you have ever wondered what the fuss over corkscrews are- you are part of the privileged few who own an awesome corkscrew, but those of you who have ever struggled to open a bottle of wine or have tried the countless YouTube versions “How to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew”, or simply didn’t have a corkscrew to open your bottle - you will understand and appreciate our NEED to discuss this topic!
The corkscrew is that very essential tool, which every kitchen and bar must have (and might even consider having multiple- just in case). In fact, Inspector Wine Gadget never even travels without one (unless maybe when travelling down South to screw-cap country), that’s just a risk one doesn’t take.
Centuries have passed and the “steel-worm” is still the main component in most modern day corkscrews.
The Classic T-Bar: The original old school corkscrew.
A favourite of “show-off” waiters throughout history, the T-Bar guarantees drama and a certain level of tension. A great choice if you want to show off those muscles or want to hold the bottle in-between your legs in order to be able to get enough leverage on the bottle. In that case, there is always the chance that the cork might break, that the bottle might slip from between your legs and smash on the floor, or even that you will suffer a serious spillage. With all that in mind, if you are a lover of risk and danger, the T-Bar is for you. (Whether you prefer a 2 Euro Tesco special or a 100 Euro all silver one) |
Probably the most common type of corkscrew and most widely used. if you don't have one in your kitchen drawer, it is most likely because you don't drink. . . This is a simple design that is easy to use and affective. Comes in multiple creative designs to fit your personality- from classic wooden ones to “wooden-leg pirates”. |
The Winged Corkscrew
The Rabbit
The Electric Corkscrew
The excitement of that “Champagne-popping” moment - with every bottle of wine! For the scientist in you- the needle pierces the cork, at the press of a button (non-harmful) gas is pumped into the bottle and displaces the cork, allowing for that <pop>. (maybe not keep the bottle to close to your face). Not to be used with any carbonated wines! |
Must have screws . . .