Wine Tool Reviews

For me, opening old vintage wine was not just a source of excitement, but also a bit of a pain in the you-know-where. The fear of breaking the cork or dropping crumbs of cork into the wine was pretty much real, until I got the Screwpull Elegance. With this magical piece of machinery, I can uncork just about anything with confidence. It showed me that you don't necessarily have to be an experienced sommlier to be able to open old vintage wine. As long as you've got the right tools, anybody can!

I bought this corkscrew for my husband two years ago and I'd be hard pressed to count (or admit) how many bottles of wine we have opened with it! Unfortunately, this past weekend we had a "Sullivan Reunion" and suffice it to say the opener was working non-stop. However, someone dropped it and the little top piece (like a small screw cap) that is directly below the upper handle snapped off and was lost. I have taken the screwpull to the hardware store to try and fit something else for that piece but to no avail. There are no replacement parts I've seen on line and until I can find one, the thing is useless. I'm open for suggestions! I just need that tiny piece that screws on top which allows the screw part to move up and down. We are disappointed...welcoming any input! We have all this wine and no "fun" opener...imagine our horror.

My sister bought one for me as a Christmas gift...I thought she was crazy spending so much on a "corkscrew." However, after using the Screwpull, I soon knew it was well worth the cost. The opener runs very smooth and easy...never a damaged cork! It's also very sturdy yet light and feels great in your hands. I used to buy a new wine opener every year-- no longer! This is a must for wine lovers! Consider this an investment and buy it!

This corkscrew is a pleasure from start to finish. For starters, it looks great: high-quality metals, high-tech finish, precision machining. It catches the eye in an artistic way. Then the feel: solid, hefty, tight, crisp action, precise movement. Compared to the cheap plastic ones, it's a Mercedes vs. a Yugo. And let's not forget that it pulls corks -- like no other corkscrew can! Cut the foil (BTW, the included foil cutter is also of superior quality), slip the Screwpull on the neck of the bottle, and VOOM! A quick stroke in and out, and the cork is pulled in a flash. The large, heavy lever makes it easy even for smaller people to yank corks. A couple of years ago I bought the plastic Screwpull and I liked it, but this time I thought I'd indulge myself. Am I ever glad I did! This model is sooo much nicer. Incidentally, you can find replacement screws for the Elegance that have ball bearings in them -- Wow! Ultra-smooth and silky. Check the Le Creuset website for dealers. I love this item. It's a combination of advanced function and true luxury. Want a splurge that you can get good use out of for years? Here it is. Highly recommended.

...These types of corkscrews work phenomenally well and you'll find yourself just itching to crack open a bottle of wine just to use this amazing device. Amazon.com sells similar corkscrews for far less, and as long as it's all-metal construction, there's no need to spend $$$ for this one. Buy the $$$[less expensive] model and spend the rest of a few bottles of decent wine!

Definately not a necessity, but absolutely a pleasure to use. Comfortably solid and heavy in your hands, after pulling the first cork you'll be looking for excuses to open more wine! Comes with a replacement worm, but I haven't worn out the first one after a year of normal use. The foil cutter works well, the stand is sturdy.

Spendy, yes, but if you're looking for a fabulous gift for your wine loving friend, or a way to spoil yourself, you won't regret this purchase.

We have looked all over for something to save those precious wines once opened. The husband is in love with the ease of use - just pop it in the bottle and a slight pressure makes a tight seal. VERY SEXY LOOKING! The price for 3 of these is a bargain. [....]

Lets face it, wine drinkers tend to be a bit on the snobby side (well, as long as they aren't NightTrain drinkers). Many wine-stoppers are just too darn plasticy for such a market. These, on the other hand, are very very nice. These are esthetically appealing as well as function. The wood is beautiful, and they have a very nice hefty feel. Makes a great gift!

These winestoppers were much more than I expected when I ordered them. First of all, the woodtops, which match the holder, look very nice on a countertop. Also, I was very pleased with the weight of each stopper. They are not light and flimsy--rather quite heavy and sit very nicely in the bottle. Also, they are not very tall so I can still stand the bottles upright if I choose to refrigerate the wine. I was so tired of trying to squeeze corks back into a partially used bottle--these stoppers are just the ticket. They look nice and work perfectly. I'm going to give a few sets for Christmas gifts!

I LOVE this whisk. I've only had mine a week and I've used it several times already. Before making this purchase I used a plastic whisk. It was gentle on my le creuset and nonstick cookware, but it was so thick that it didn't do an effective job. This whisk is just like a metal one, but safer. I think it's well worth the price.

I too bought this wisk since I had read in a review that it was all silicone. But I have been really happy with the quality and also the design. The shape of the handel makes it a dream to use. Also I was tired of scratching my Le Creuset pans so it has been a god send.

I have some nice nonstick cookware that I needed whisks for, so I got these. My main reasons for choosing them were the brand, and the fact that someone in a review for another product said that these were all silicone, rather than silicone coated steel. Unfortunately that is NOT the case. This is silicone coating metal. This is acceptable though, because the 5-year guarantee will cover the whisk should the silicone decide to peel off, and 5 years of cookware-safe whisking for this price is worth it to me! The whisk is wonderful, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Just don't believe the reviews telling people to get this for the reason stated above.

There are few other viable ways of cooling a bottle down quickly that are this effortless. Slide the sleeve on (stick in freezer or not), wait, cork, and drink.

Besides this main feature, the chiller can serve two other purposes. First, after corking and pouring the first round of glasses, the chiller can serve in place of a more expensive metal bucket or crystal chiller. Second, the chiller is great for bring bottles of white wine to friends' homes that you want to share immediately. Many people start with whites and if you are bringing a room-temperature white, it's annoying having to wait for it to chill in the freezer. Those 15-30 minutes may see your bottle passed over and forgotten. But with the Rapid Ice chiller, you can arrive with a bottle that's ready to drink immediately, even if traveling to your friends' took a while.

I love the Rapid Ice Wine Coolers. I give them for token gifts and use them frequently myself. They are great for a spure of the moment glass of wine that needs chilling.

... After trying it out and being AMAZED with the results, I bought 2 more (full price). They are perfect for dining out on patio/decks, picnicing or when you need to chill wine in a hurry. They are especially helpful around the holidays, summertime and for dinner parties! They flatten out when not in use, so it doesn't take up much space in the freezer either.

Even though I personally like the sound of crunchy ice, soggy wine labels or drips across a table are no fun. With this beautiful acrylic "no ice" wine chiller from Jubilee--drips and such are solved. Richly textural embossed grapes trail up a unique double-walled inner chamber, keeping an already chilled bottle suitable for sipping about 2-3 hours (if the beverage of choice lasts that long).

Note: to further enhance cooling time for that 1st or second bottle and for a surprisingly decorative look, I enjoy half-filling the in-between area with lightly tinted crackling ice! (just stir in a few drops of liquid food color) A bottle of crisp Zinfandel floating amidst sparkling pink ice--makes for superb eye-to-lips candy.

Package this with four matching wine glasses, (which Amazon.com also carries) and you have a crystal looking, shatterproof set which would make a perfect hostess, house-warming, wedding, Valentines or anytime gift.

I have been looking for an iceless wine cooler for a while because a friend of mine had one and I really thought it was a neat idea! When I saw the "Jubilee Acrylic Embossed Grape Iceless Wine Cooler", I just had to purchase it. Well, this was really a surprise when I opened it and saw the beautiful embossing of grape clusters and grape leaves. I placed it on the table with a chilled bottle of my favorite white zinfandel and the color of light red and the beautiful label peeked through the clear cooler. The wine stayed chilled for several hours even though it was a warm evening.

Thought it would be wimpy but this thing beat my batters like any other whisk I had. I adore it..goes easy on my cookware, looks sooo nice (bought it in blue) and the handle is comfortable in my hands. Love it!

I have some nice nonstick cookware that I needed whisks for, so I got these. My main reasons for choosing them were the brand, and the fact that someone in a review for another product said that these were all silicone, rather than silicone coated steel. Unfortunately that is NOT the case. This is silicone coating metal. This is acceptable though, because the 5-year guarantee will cover the whisk should the silicone decide to peel off, and 5 years of cookware-safe whisking for this price is worth it to me! The whisk is wonderful, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Just don't believe the reviews telling people to get this for the reason stated above.

It does what it's supposed to, and with style. What more can you ask?

I bought this item because I hated the struggle in trying to get the cork out of a champagne bottle. It works great. I came back and bought a couple more for gifts. The packaging is also very nice.

Being a wine lover, I've used all kinds of corkscrews, from your basic twist model to the kind with the "wings" to the two-pronged kind. Finally, I received the screwpull (minus the foil cutter) as a gift, and my search for the perfect corkscrew came to an end! As others have said, the screwpull effort lifts the cork up, so there's no pulling--all you do is simiply turn the easy-use-lever at the top of the device. The screwpull has never failed to remove a cork; on the rare occasions when it had trouble removing the cork on the first try, simply starting over solved the problem. Spend a little money to buy this corkscrew and you'll never need to buy another again.

The Screwpull corkscrew (okay, "wine opener") is by far the easiest and clever I've owned. Its non-stick coated and sharp-ended worm glides into the cork and pulls it out cleanly and effortlessly. Because of the coating, it is less likely to crumble a cork. The sides of the device keep the pull in place so you're able to guide the worm straight down the center.

As a former waitress, I always hated the metal and bulky corkscrews favored by most of my friends. The worms were always too thick and never sharp enough; the rings meant to keep the opener on the bottle neck had a tendency to slip or list, leading to a crooked insertion. I preferred the simple waiter corkscrew - until I found the Screwpull. Now I use nothing else. My only adjustment has been putting the bottle on the table to open it. (With a waiter's corkscrew, you hold the bottle.)

This is a great gift for the wine lover. While you're at it, buy one for yourself.

We purchased this wine opener 12 years ago on the recommendation of a sales clerk at a kitchen supply store. At the time I thought $20 was a lot to pay for a corkscrew, but after using it at least once a week for the past 12 years I can't imagine using another type of wine opener.

Adding this decanter to your wine accessories may very well save you a bundle. It can improve the taste of less expensive wines.

It has long been my habit to experiment with various types of wines at various prices, usually side by side. Generally I let the wine breathe in the bottle for a bit, then a bit more in the glass. I had found many of the "Oak" california wines a bit disappointing in particular because of the sharpness in the initial taste.

I purchased this decanter mainly to have a more attractive means of serving wine to guests. The decanter met that objective admirably but more importantly it improved the taste of the first wines I tried in it. I went back an purchased some of the wines I had previously dismissed and found that the decanter really does take the edge off making the wine more supple and smooth.

Its not all good news. In some instances the wine did not improve and in fact became thin and lack some of its previous life. I also noticed immediately (being a fanatic for not mixing wines) that if I was sampling several wines that it took a long while for the decanter to dry (and no use trying to wipe it out due to its shape). Thus you are somewhat limited to what you can decant at one setting (one decanter, one wine).

That being said I am contemplating buying a couple more so that I can continue my side by side examinations of wines and decant them all equally. If you buy one I hope you enjoy.

--Bona Salud

Great Decanter: not expensive, pretty and useful for developing great aromas and flavors hidden in a wine. It's true that not all wines should be decanted, but for the ones that should be, it's terrific!

This decanter is not only lovely to look at with its classic lines, it's great to use.