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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Abha Shah

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Best corkscrews to get bottles open with ease tried and tested | History Defined

We’ve all been there: had friends over for drinks or dinner, and graciously taken the gift of a bottle to chill in the fridge before looking down in horror at the cork standing between you and the sweet vino within.

Whether you’re a habitual wine-drinker or not, a good corkscrew is a key element of any kitchen drawer. You may think using a corkscrew is easy, but if you’ve never handled one before, there is a knack to it.

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