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I open more bottles in a week than most people open in a year. The tool I trust most costs very little. Here is what I carry, and what I would recommend if you have weak hands, host a lot, or keep old bottles.
At a glance
| Pick | Product | In one line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Pulltex Pulltap's Classic | The double-hinged waiter's corkscrew I carry | Price → |
| Best electric | Secura Electric Wine Opener | Press a button and the cork comes out | Price → |
| Budget electric | Oster Cordless Electric Wine Opener | Simple, affordable and widely available | Price → |
| Best lever | Rabbit Original Lever Corkscrew | Two motions, cork out, for parties | Price → |
| Best for old bottles | The Durand Two-Part Cork Puller | Worm plus prongs for crumbly vintage corks | Price → |
Look for a long, thin spiral (called the worm) with a sharp point, so it grips the whole cork without tearing it. A two-step lever on a waiter's corkscrew does most of the pulling for you.
