Struggling with a stubborn cork while your guests wait is nobody's idea of a good start to a braai. An electric wine opener takes the effort out of it: press a button and the cork is out in seconds. Pair it with an automatic beer opener and one small set covers both drinks at most South African get-togethers. Here is how they work, how to use them and who they suit.
How an electric wine opener works
A small motor inside the opener turns a corkscrew. You place the opener on top of the bottle and press one end of the button: the screw turns, drives into the cork and pulls it up into the opener. Press the other end of the button and the screw turns the opposite way, releasing the cork. There is no twisting and pulling by hand, so it takes very little effort.
How to use it, step by step
- Use the foil cutter to remove the foil capsule from the top of the bottle.
- Stand the bottle on a flat surface and place the opener straight on top of the neck.
- Press one end of the button and hold the bottle steady while the opener draws the cork out.
- Lift the opener off the bottle and press the other end of the button. The corkscrew turns the opposite way and releases the cork.
And the beer opener?
The automatic beer opener is a push-down design. Place it over the bottle cap and press down; it lifts the cap off, and a built-in magnet catches the cap so it does not fly across the room or end up on the floor.
Rechargeable, not battery-powered
Both openers in our Rechargeable Electric Wine Opener Gift Set with Beer Bottle Opener are cordless and charge with the included USB cable, so there are no batteries to buy or replace. Keep them charged before a party and they are ready when you need them.
Keep the rest of the bottle fresh
Not every bottle gets finished on the night. A wine saver vacuum pump removes air from an opened bottle to help keep the wine fresh for up to 10 days, and the date marker on each stopper reminds you when you opened it.
Who it suits as a gift
- Hosts who love a braai, dinner party or family gathering
- Housewarmings, birthdays and Father's Day
- Year-end functions and office gifts
- Anyone who finds a manual corkscrew hard work
For one gift that covers opening and keeping wine, the 9-Piece Wine Host Gift Set combines the electric wine opener set and the wine saver pump in two gift boxes, and qualifies for free delivery in Gauteng on its own.
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