Saveur Best Wine Openers

These Wine Openers Make Uncorking Easier—And More Fun

Nothing heralds the start of good times more than the pop of a bottle. But if you’ve ever had a cork crumble at an inopportune moment or fumbled with a screw-pull in front of a thirsty crowd, you know the value of a good bottle opener.

Most classic designs share core features—a helical screw and some built-in mechanical leverage—but the best wine openers go beyond with details that make opening a beaujolais a whole lot easier and, dare we say, fun. Picking the right one comes down to your style and needs. If you only need functionality, an elegant (but minimalist!) T-shaped screw-pull will suffice. But if you’re a host who enjoys gadgetry, an electric opener with more bells and whistles might be at the top of your list.

• Best for Older Bottles: The Durand Two-Part Cork Puller

By Chris Fry