Vintorio Professional Waiter’s Corkscrew
Last updated date: March 8, 2020
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In our analysis of 41 expert reviews, the Vintorio Vintorio Professional Waiter's Corkscrew placed 9th when we looked at the top 10 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
Editor's Note April 9, 2020:
Checkout The Best Waiter’s Corkscrew for a detailed review of all the top waiter's corkscrews.
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From The Manufacturer
We could do what everyone else does and talk about how our corkscrew is recommended by waiters and bartenders, or about how it is made with high quality materials and craftsmanship…What sets the Vintorio Waiter’s Corkscrew apart from the rest is that we paid attention to the details, which resulted in what we believe to be a better corkscrew.
An Overview On Waiter's Corkscrews
Part of being an excellent server in a restaurant is being proactive, quick and discreet when needed. If you work in an establishment that offers wine, you’ll want to be equipped with the best waiter’s corkscrew. Uncorking a fresh bottle can either be victorious or defeating, but practice makes perfect. Having the right corkscrew can be the key to success.
First, let’s look at the two types of corkscrews. One is a handheld wine “key” that is used with one hand and best for waiters. The other type has wings and it is ideal for home use. The wine ‘key’ features a lever that creates force against the lip of the bottle as you pull the cork out. Alternatively, the wine opener with wings projects the screw through a circular opening that holds against the top of the wine bottle as the gears pull the screw and cork out. The latter needs a table to rest the wine bottle on as you pull the cork out with both hands.
Wine bottles also come in all shapes and sizes as do their corks. Some corks are made with synthetic materials, composite cork or organic cork. In addition to a cork, many are covered by a metal or plastic wrap. You always want to remove this covering either but cutting with the tip of the corkscrew or by pulling it off. This is why it’s important to have a strong metal point or even a small knife on the back of your wine key. The Barvivo Professional Waiter’s Corkscrew and the HiCoup Kitchenware All-In-One Waiters Corkscrew both feature little knives for this purpose.
To prevent the cork from falling apart or pushing it into the bottle, it’s important to find a corkscrew that is made from a sturdy material. Stainless steel is a common metal used to make corkscrews. The Coutale Sommelier Double Lever Waiter’s Corkscrew is built to last with stainless steel construction. For additional support, a corkscrew with a spring-loaded lever will help with pulling the cork out in one try. The Chef Craft Waiter’s Corkscrew offers an excellent jointed lever for an easy pop of the cork.
DWYM Fun Fact
Samuel Henshaw was the first person to patent a corkscrew in 1795. Almost a century later in 1883, Karl Wienke invented the “waiter’s friend,” a lever-style that offered servers an easier way to uncork a bottle.
The Waiter's Corkscrew Buying Guide
- Choose a corkscrew with both a foil cutter and bottle opener.
- Stainless steel is the best kind of corkscrew for its durability and strength.
- A spring-loaded lever is a great feature to look for in a corkscrew.
- Look for a groove along the edge of the screw for better grip on the cork as it pulls it out.
- Always read reviews to see how other consumers liked the product.