What are electric corkscrews and how to choose them?

The electric wine corkscrew is still something new for most. Not everyone sees the meaning in it, not everyone is ready to trust him, abandoning the usual lever and screw corkscrews. Let's figure out what it is, how to choose it, and who really needs it.

An electric corkscrew is a device that will allow you to open a bottle of wine as quickly as possible without much effort. It is convenient for those who often throw parties, and simply do not like or cannot use physical force to open bottles of wine. One press of a button and you're done. The electric corkscrew is an indispensable item in restaurants with a large flow of customers, unless, of course, uncorking a bottle of wine or champagne by hand is not part of the ritual of customer service.

Professional corkscrews are available in a variety of designs, making it easy to find a model that fits into your kitchen interior.

The automatic corkscrews can be supplemented with various accessories: foil knives, metal lid openers, stands, aerators, special bottle caps.

The key parameter by which devices are distinguished is the type of power supply. On sale you can find different options.

• Battery powered. Mobile models, the main disadvantage of which is the need to change batteries from time to time.

• Network. They work from an outlet, as you might guess. Suitable if you are sure that you do not have to often open bottles outside the kitchen, and if you know that there is always a socket at hand.

• Rechargeable batteries with charger. The most convenient option to use - you don't have to worry if the battery runs out at the most inopportune moment, and at the same time use the automatic corkscrew wherever you want. The main thing is not to forget to charge it. The downside of this model is the price. Most often, options with a high-quality battery are more expensive than others.

Let's take a look at some of the top rated automatic corkscrews and give a quick overview.

Material: stainless steel and acrylic.

Power type: rechargeable battery, charger included.

Weight: 371 g.

Backlight: 2 modes of LED indication.

Optional accessories: no.

Price: about 4000 rubles.

Basic electric corkscrew with an ergonomic body shape. The owners pay attention to the high-quality body material and the powerful motor.

Material: stainless steel, plastic.

Power type: built-in lithium battery.

Weight: 365 g.

Backlight: yes.

Optional accessories: no.

Price: 1300-1600 rubles.

In addition to the stylish matte black case, the corkscrew boasts a powerful 550 mAh battery, which makes it possible to open up to 70 bottles on a single charge and charges in just 2.5 hours.

Material: stainless steel, plastic.

Power type: 4 AA batteries.

Weight: 350 g (corkscrew itself).

Backlight: yes.

Optional accessories: foil knife, electronic wine stopper, aerator.

Price: 2000-3000 rubles.

Another Xiaomi product. The main feature of the set is additional accessories. A “smart” bottle cap of a convenient shape will remember the date of opening, and an aerator with a reliable acrylic flask will saturate the drink with air and reveal its taste characteristics.

The corkscrew itself boasts a powerful motor and the ability to open bottles in 6 seconds. Suitable, like the previous model, for bottles with an outer diameter of up to 35 mm and a stopper diameter of 20-24 mm. Nice gift set.

Material: stainless steel, plastic.

Power type: built-in battery.

Weight: 600 g.

Backlight: yes.

Optional accessories: foil knife.

Price: about 3000 rubles.

In addition to the comfortable stand, the main feature of this corkscrew is an infrared temperature sensor that allows you to measure the temperature of the drink right in the bottle.

Let's take a look at what to look for when choosing an electric corkscrew.

• Verified manufacturer. There is less chance of being disappointed when faced with a low-quality device - to give preference to those manufacturers whom you trust, who have already established themselves in the market.

• Equipment. Consider if you need options and accessories. Not everyone will use an aerator or measure the temperature of the wine. And there is no point in overpaying for a device most of the functionality of which you do not use.

• Type of food. Decide if you're ready to mess around with changing batteries. Consider whether you will be using the device outside the kitchen.

• Dimensions and weight. Hold the corkscrew in your hand. Decide if its weight and diameter are comfortable for you.

• See which bottles the corkscrew is suitable for. It is better to take a model with averaged values. For professionals, a corkscrew for bottles with a non-standard neck can, of course, be useful, but for an average person who is faced with the fact that 1 in 10 bottles of wine does not fit an electric corkscrew, it will be easier to get a lever corkscrew.

Most electric corkscrews work in the same way. However, this does not mean that you do not need to read the manual before using it for the first time. Perhaps your model has some peculiarities that need to be taken into account.

• Make sure your device is charged.

• Remove foil and other excess material from the neck of the bottle.

• Set the corkscrew vertically. Hold it in this position.

• Press the power button of the device.

• Many models indicate the end of work by changing the color indication or by sound signal. Wait until the process is complete, do not try to pull out the corkscrew ahead of time.

• Remove the plug. Everything.