Best Wine Openers
1. BEST OVERALL WINE OPENER
Beneno Wing Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener
PROS
- Quality look and feel
- Reliable tool
CONS
This oldie-but-goodie is well loved by reviewers, many saying it’s designed with a “high-end atmosphere” when it only costs $12. What really makes it stand out are the rubber grips that make for a more comfortable opening process. “With a corkscrew like this one, I don’t have to compromise ease of use or performance,” Papantoniou says.
2. BEST VALUE WINE OPENER
Cooking Light All-in-One Winged Corkscrew
PROS
- Under $10
- Space-saving
CONS
Made of all stainless steel, this corkscrew is no-frills and easy to clean. “I like something that takes up the least space in my drawer,” says Lynn Redmile, Testing and Product Review Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, “and that’s why I’ve been using my winged opener for more than a decade.” This corkscrew style has a bottle opener at the end, making it useful for cracking open a beer or soda too.
3. BEST WINE OPENER FOR OLD WINE
Belwares Ah-So Two-Prong Cork Puller
PROS
- Great for crumbly corks
CONS
“The Ah-So style really works well for crumbly, problem corks,” says Lo. How it works: Stick one prong on either end of the cork, wedge the wine opener down into the bottle until it encapsulates the entire cork, and twist upwards until the cork is out. You can even use the same process to cork the wine bottle.
4. BEST WAITER’S CORKSCREW
Pulltex Pulltap’s Classic Corkscrew
PROS
- Works on older bottles
- Sturdy feel
CONS
A few of our experts agreed that they can count on their trusty Pulltap corkscrew, and online reviewers say “the design facilitates even the most difficult cork extractions.” The corkscrew is made of sturdy steel, but it folds up to take up less space in your kitchen drawer.
5. BEST WINE OPENER SET
Rabbit Wine Corkscrew with Foil Cutter
PROS
- Luxury pick
CONS
- Takes up too much space
- Pricey
Rabbit is one of the most-sought after wine openers on the internet, probably because of its professional design and claim to eject a cork out in just three seconds flat. Even our experts agree that the tool is easy to use, but some complain that it can be challenging to store away.
6. BEST ELECTRIC WINE OPENER
Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener
PROS
- Requires zero strength to operate
CONS
The brand claims that this electric wine opener can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge.It’s cordless but its base can also be plugged in all the time, making it ready for use whenever you need. Reviewers like that the handle is slim and comfortable to grip.
7. BEST WINE OPENER FOR WEAK HANDS
Brabantia Classic Corkscrew Bottle Opener
PROS
- Easy and effortless
CONS
- Has a wider body
If you need something that requires little to no effort, Carolyn Forte, director of the Cleaning Lab, recommends this corkscrew. “It’s my absolute favorite and it hasn’t failed me yet,” she says. To use, simply turn the corkscrew in one direction until the cork pops out. Reviewers add that it’s a great choice for those who deal with arthritis or might not be as strong.
8. BEST SCREWPULL WINE OPENER
Le Creuset Original Table Model Wine Opener
PROS
- Easy to use
- Small profile
CONS
The timeless, sleek design makes this Le Creuset pick popular among reviewers. It’s basically the more modern version of the traditional twist corkscrew. The nearly 5-inch spiral worm is said to tackle corks of any size.
9. BEST PORTABLE WINE OPENER
Trudeau Laguiole Stablewood Portable Corkscrew
PROS
- Compact size for on-the-go
- Stylish design
CONS
- Requires a little more arm strength
- If screw is placed incorrectly, it’s easy to break the cork
GH Institute director Laurie Jennings prefers the Languiole corkscrew style because she finds that the longer spiral worm allows for more control “This method requires a little more muscle, but it’s less likely to harm the cork if you want to re-bottle,” she says. It also boasts a lavish design, so it’s a corkscrew you won’t want to lose.
10. BEST PULL LEVER CORKSCREW
OXO Vertical Lever Corkscrew
PROS
- Two-step process
- Includes removable foil cutter
CONS
This lever corkscrewremoves corks with two motions: Push down to pierce the cork and pull up to release it. “It’s extremely easy to use and no hassle,” says Stefani Sassos, GH’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. It also comes with a removable foil cutter that stores right onto the corkscrew itself.
