I just realized that!

anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.

On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:15 -0700, Tater wrote:

> I just realized that!
>
> anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.

Bottle opener? or cork screw?

The former, go to any dollar store (or probably even the "housewares"
section of your local grocery store, pick one.

The latter, I prefer "the waiters corkscrew" (like this one http://
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...velenvoysnewz?
creative=125581&camp=2321&link_code=as1).

There are more to choose from at http://www.winestuff.com/corkscrews/?
gclid=CMXP2fLSi4sCFQVXZQodSDsjHg (but note you can probably beat their
prices locally)

Bruce

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On Mar 23, 2:39 pm, Bruce Bowler > wrote:
> On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:15 -0700, Tater wrote:
> > I just realized that!
>
> > anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.
>
> Bottle opener? or cork screw?

i was thinking that wine bottle openers have become more refined than
that medival tourture device

Thats the kind of corkscrew I see recommended everywhere.

The 'helical' waiter's corkscrew is supposed to grip the inside of the cork better than others. I believe the helical
bit refers to the hollow core of the screw as if it were formed around a pencil or something. Others which have a
simple central tap with thread wrapped around it apparently cause more broken corks and 'bits' than the other.

I bought an elctric corkscrew and its big and rubbish. I am happier using my waiters corkscrew that came free with a
bottle of Gallo wine a few years ago.

Jim

"Tater" > wrote in message ps.com...
> On Mar 23, 2:39 pm, Bruce Bowler > wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:15 -0700, Tater wrote:
>> > I just realized that!
>>
>> > anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.
>>
>> Bottle opener? or cork screw?
>
> i was thinking that wine bottle openers have become more refined than
> that medival tourture device
>

Tater wrote:
> On Mar 23, 2:39 pm, Bruce Bowler > wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:15 -0700, Tater wrote:
>>> I just realized that!
>>> anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.
>> Bottle opener? or cork screw?
>
> i was thinking that wine bottle openers have become more refined than
> that medival tourture device
>

That corkscrew is a classic design that really has never been improved
upon. Simple, uncomplicated, and fairly inexpensive, not much can go
wrong with it. I have had one for ten years and it has never failed me.

I have had mine longer than most other people have had their more
"modern" designs. Beware of ones that have too many moving parts - too
many thing to break.

Abby
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> That corkscrew is a classic design that really has never been improved
> upon. Simple, uncomplicated, and fairly inexpensive, not much can go
> wrong with it. I have had one for ten years and it has never failed me.

They work fine and have a little knife to cut the capsule and also
usually have a bottle opener too, you can get them for a few bucks at
Ikea or pretty much anywhere. People buy me corkscrews all the time,
I probably have 20...

I use that style but I also like the Sanbri; some call it the butlers
thief because it leaves very little damage on a cork. It's just two
prongs that you wiggle down into the bottle, twist and pull. Stores
flat and has a bottle opener too.

My sister bought me a single lever Rabbit, that gets used a lot. It's
idiot proof but can be way overpriced. You don't need to spend $100,
I consider that just silly. They are sold everywhere for $20. I
never spent $100 on a bottle of wine, why would I spend $100 on a cork
puller when I can do the job for $3?

Joe

Joe Sallustio wrote:
>> That corkscrew is a classic design that really has never been improved
>> upon. Simple, uncomplicated, and fairly inexpensive, not much can go
>> wrong with it. I have had one for ten years and it has never failed me.
>
> They work fine and have a little knife to cut the capsule and also
> usually have a bottle opener too, you can get them for a few bucks at
> Ikea or pretty much anywhere. People buy me corkscrews all the time,
> I probably have 20...
>

The model that I detest the most is the "Italian Angel"- the one with
the two levers. I find it to be clumsy, because you have to put the
bottle down, plus I've never seen one that was well made.


Abby
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