Pulltap's Genuine Classic 500 Chrome - Professional Corkscrew

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The foil cutter seamlessly slides into the opener for easy storage. In case one screw breaks, an additional one is included, which is helpful, just in case.

Lever corkscrew: Simply push down and pull up with this wine opener. It requires a bit of arm strength, but the two-motion mechanism is attractive to those who want a seamless experience. The waiter’s friend corkscrew is the crown jewel of the big company specializing in accessories for professionals and happy amateurs in the wine world. Besides the phenomenal corkscrews, Pulltex also produces a large assortment of wine accessories for the enthusiastic wine lover.

The original double lever corkscrew

Additionally, we consulted with sommeliers and beverage directors to get recommendations for the best corkscrews, plus a few expert tips on how to properly open wine bottles. First, don't worry. When this happens, it isn’t the end of the world. Your wine isn't ruined. Insert the worm into the cork as carefully as possible and twist, slowly lifting the cork out of the bottle. If there are cork particles in the wine, grab a bit of cheesecloth and decant the wine through cheesecloth. It will remove the cork without you having to fish your fingers into the wine. Instead of completely removing the cork, the Coravin wine system is outfitted with a Teflon-coated wine needle that sails through the cork and allows you to remove a glass of wine at a time (without airing out the whole bottle). “The system helps me cherish special bottles of wine for a really long time, seeing how they change and evolve," says Acheson. The best corkscrews are an essential item for any good dinner party host. A lot of the best wine is sealed with a cork, as it allows the wine to age naturally without becoming sour. To enjoy these naturally aged wines, however, you will of course need a good corkscrew – the last thing you want is to ruin your evening by shredding the cork into the wine below.

Corkscrews come in a wide variety of types with a lot of different styles and features, so have a read of our buying guide to find out which kind is best for you. With our help, you’ll be prepared for whatever bottle you might come across. The best corkscrews: At a glance The time and experience as opener of thousands of bottles of wine for restaurant guests and eager participants at a huge load of wine tastings shows that there is one type of corkscrew that stands out as the winner. Pulltex has with the Pulltap's created a waiter’s friend corkscrew that continuously proves its money’s worth. Pulltex - Accessories for wine Overall, the Coravin Timeless Three is a great investment for those who are very, very serious about their wine. When selecting the best wine opener for you, it's important to consider what you value most in the little kitchen gadget. It might sound silly to put any thought into it, but it's helpful in the long run since you'll end up keeping it for a while. Here are a few examples of popular wine opener styles to help: One of the reasons for the Pulltex corkscrew's widespread popularity is that many a waiter, sommelier, wine dealer or importer has used a logo-branded corkscrew from a wine producer.

Many people recognize the corkscrew without knowing that the brand behind is called Pulltex. It is almost as if the product is more famous than the brand. What is the best corkscrew? Who is it for? People who have difficulty with twisting motions, but are also concerned about their environmental impact. Remember to use ice cubes AND water and, if you need to cool fast, add a good dash of coarse kitchen salt. Read the article here on how to swiftly coolyour wine. Improve your wine tasting skills with an aroma set

Everyone(!) who has just a tiny bit of professional experience with wine and food, recognizes at a long-distance the Pulltex corkscrew with a nod of approval.For wine enthusiasts, it’s a great way to do comparative tastings or enjoy just a taste of a specific wine without committing to a full bottle. While the initial price is hefty, note that it allows you to work through more special bottles without opening the full thing. (Though, the cost of refilling canisters can get pricey.) If your wine-drinking situations are more everyday and straightforward, then this expensive product isn't for you.

The idea is that you train your sense of smell to identify the individual elements of wine. You can, for example, get a fragrance set with 12 scents from white wine or with 12 red wine aromas. There is also the large set with a total of 40 wine aroma samples. Laguiole Waiter's Corkscrew: The single-lever Laguiole works about as well as the design allows, but it’s slower than a double-fulcrum version of the waiter’s-friend corkscrew. Electric corkscrew: As the name suggests, these wine openers are powered entirely by electricity, so are no effort at all to use. All they require is to align your bottle properly before pressing a button and voila, drinks for everyone. They are pricier than the others and will require charging, so you have to be prepared and are far less transportable than other options. Francis Kulaga, Certified Sommelier and General Manager & Beverage Director at Birch & Rye in San Francisco, says the most classic corkscrew options are the waiter’s friend style, an ‘ah-so’ two-prong corkscrew, and the Durand, which is a brand that has conveniently combined the two styles into one. Each of these three styles is manual but simple enough to use with some practice. For those looking for something more effortless, an electric corkscrew is a better choice — and for that, look to the Secura Stainless Steel Electric Wine Opener. Apart from being a great tool for improving your vinous sense of smell, a set of aromas is a fantastic feature as an entertaining guessing game among friends. Pulltex tools for serving wine

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And in case you need an opener for older bottles with fragile corks, we share with you our recommendation for a cork puller. A Pulltap's waiter’s friend has weight without being too heavy, its Teflon-coated spiral tip is perfectly positioned for the hand to be in the optimal position when the cork is to be pierced. These are small details, but highly important details. The sommelier's favourite corkscrew If you’re seasoned at swinging open bottles, the Pulltap Professional Corkscrew is bar none. Affordable, high-functioning, and built to last, it’s a workhorse option for every occasion. If you want an option with a bit more pizzazz, BarVivo’s Professional Corkscrew with a wood handle adds elegance to a standard waiter’s key.