Electric corkscrew for wine still remains for most of something new. Not everyone see in it meaning, not everyone is ready to trust him, abandoning the usual lever and screw corkscrews. We'll figure it out what it is, how to choose it, and to whom it is really needed.
What it is?
The electric corkscrew is a device that will allow you to open a bottle of wine as quickly as possible without making great effort. It is convenient for those who often suite parties, and just does not like or cannot apply physical power to open bottles with wine. One press button - and everything is ready. The electric corkscrew is an indispensable thing in restaurants with a large stream of customers, unless, of course, the wait for the bottle of wine or champagne manually is not included in the institution of customer service ritual.
Professional corkscrews are produced in various design options, which will make it easily choose a model that will fit into the interior of your kitchen.
Automatic corkscrews can be complemented by various accessories: Foil knives, openers for metal covers, stands, aerators, special cap covers.
Some models are equipped with thermometers.
Description of species
The key parameter in which the instruments differ are the type of power. You can find different options on sale.
On batteries. Mobile models, the main minus of which - the need to change the batteries from time to time.
- Network. They work from the outlet, how easy it is to guess. Suitable if you are sure that you do not have to often open the bottles outside the kitchen, and if you know that there is always a socket at hand.
- Rechargeable with charger. The most convenient option is option - you can not worry if the battery will not sit at the most inopportune moment, and at the same time use the automatic corkscrew where you want. The main thing is not to forget to charge it. Minus such a model - price. Most often options with a high-quality battery are more expensive than others.
Best models
Consider several models of automatic corkscrews with the highest rating, and give them a brief overview.Koala Basic.
Material: stainless steel and acrylic.
Power Type: Rechargeable Battery, Charger Complete.
Weight: 371
Illumination: 2 LED Indication Modes.
Additional accessories: no.
Price: About 4000 rubles.
Basic model of an electrical corkscrew, characterized by ergonomic body shape. The owners pay attention to the quality material of the hull and a powerful motor.
Be careful if you want to buy a corkscrew made in Spain - part of the brand products are now produced in China, which, however, nothing speaks of their quality.
Xiaomi Huo Hou.
Material: stainless steel, plastic.
Power type: Built-in lithium battery.
Weight: 365
Illumination: yes.
Additional accessories: No.
Price: 1300-1600 rubles.
In addition to the stylish matte black case, the corkscrew boasts a powerful battery, a capacity of 550 mAh, which makes it possible to open up 70 bottles on one charge and charges in just 2.5 hours.
Wine set Xiaomi Circle Joy 4 in 1 set
Material: stainless steel, plastic.
Power Type: 4 AA Battery.
Weight: 350 g (Corkscrew itself).
Illumination: yes.
Additional accessories: foil knife, electronic cork for wine, aerator.
Price: 2000-3000 rubles.
Another product Xiaomi. Home "Chip" Set - Additional accessories. The "smart" tube for bottles of convenient form will remember the date of autopsy, and the aerator with a reliable flask from acrylic will saturate the drink with air and will reveal its taste characteristics.
The corkscrew itself boasts a powerful engine and the ability to open bottles for 6 seconds. Suitable, like the previous model, for bottles with an outer diameter of up to 35 mm and a tube diameter of 20-24 mm. Good gift set.
Sititek E-Wine W
Material: stainless steel, plastic.
Power Type: Built-in battery.
Weight: 600 g
Illumination: yes.
Additional accessories: foil knife.
Price: About 3000 rubles.
In addition to a comfortable stand, the main feature of this corkscrew is an infrared temperature sensor that allows you to measure the temperature of the beverage directly in the bottle.
True, the battery is very inferior to Xiaomi - it is enough for only 30 bottles.
Criterias of choice
We will analyze what to pay attention to when choosing an electrical corkscrew.
Verified manufacturer. Less chance to be disappointed, encountered with a poor-quality device, - to give preference to those manufacturers who trust that have already proven themselves in the market.
Equipment. Think if you need options and accessories. Not everyone will use aerator or measure the temperature of wine. And overpay for the device, most of whose functional you do not use, no sense.
Power type. Decide whether you are ready to mess with the replacement of the batteries. Think whether you will use the device outside the kitchen.
Sizes and weight. Hold the corkscrew in your hand. Determine whether its weight and diameter are comfortable for you.
Look, for what bottles is a corkscrew. It is better to take a model with averaged values. Professionals Corkscrew for bottles with a non-standard neck, of course, it can be useful, but an ordinary person who collided with the fact that 1 out of 10 bottles of wine is not suitable for an electric duct, it will be easier to get a lever corkscrew.
How to use?
Most electrical corkscrews work on the same scheme. However, this does not mean that you do not need to read the instructions before first use. Perhaps your model has some features that will need to be taken into account.
Make sure the device is charged.
Remove foil and other unnecessary elements with a bottle neck.
Install the corkscrew strictly vertically. Hold it in this position.
Press the instrument on button.
Many models report on the end of operation by changing the color indication or a beep. Wait until the process is completed, do not try to extract a corkscrew ahead of time.
Remove the plug. Everything.
The exotic device in use was not more difficult than an ordinary kettle. You can enjoy the drink and new acquisition.
