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Corkscrews For Easy Wine Bottle Opening

Wine service is not complete without corkscrews. Wine bottles are notoriously very difficult to open without this small but mighty tool, so it is important to have one handy when serving a new bottle of wine to your guests. To the discerning wine enthusiast, little details such as how you open their wine will not go unnoticed.

There are several types of corkscrews that you might encounter during your shopping. One of the most common and most popular is the waiter's corkscrew, which works very much like a key. As a tried and tested wine bottle opening solution, this type, also referred to as a wine key, is the best option for removing natural corks on vintage wines. The waiter's corkscrew has a very simple and portable design and can be versatile in that they are sometimes also built with a bottle opener and a cutter for removing foil. You can also opt for a pocket corkscrew although it will require a bit of elbow grease and arm strength as you will be pulling the cork out. This type has a handle attached to the cork "worm" and is either made of wood or plastic.

Because they can are less delicate than a waiter's corkscrew, a winged corkscrew wine opener is better suited for wines with caps or synthetic corks. This type has additional levers or "wings" on each side for an added boost. They require very minimal effort, but they can still deliver force that may be too much for aged bottles, which could end up breaking the cork and littering the wine with crumbs of it.

If you want to completely remove elbow grease from your daily wine opening, you can opt for lever corkscrews or electric wine openers to remove the cork with a breeze. A lever corkscrew works best with natural corks, making them an attractive solution for those who want to upgrade from a waiter's corkscrew. This type gets the job done in two short steps and offers the benefit of better control because it provides an excellent grip of the bottle. Electric wine openers are powered by batteries and can open wine bottles at the push of a button, eliminating any physical effort.

CKitchen has an amazing selection of corkscrews from industry-leading brands, offering top quality at the lowest prices guaranteed with free shipping. We also have tons of bar supplies and accessories that you can browse on the website so you can outfit your bar with all the items you need to maintain a smooth operation. If you have any questions about a product or need assistance with finding a product that suits your needs, don't hesitate to give us a call or send us an email so our foodservice equipment consultants can help you.