MIU France Zinc Alloy Connoisseur Corkscrew Wine Opener
by MIU France
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of MIU France Zinc Alloy Connoisseur Corkscrew Wine Opener
Customer Review: Be careful
Summary: 2 Stars
The first one I purchased broke; it is pretty shabby material. They give you an extra corkscrew but be careful. I would not try to replace it since there are no instructions and there are some very small springs. It does not work well on artificial corks. Amazon was great and replace my first one I am only using it on real corks and so far so good.Customer Review: Beautiful and practical
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only is this item extremely well made, it actually works - and works fantastic. De-corking takes a matter of seconds and is about as idiot proof as it gets.
I'm not sure what one reviewer was complaining about; how it wasn't working on synthetic corks. Perhaps he doesn't know how to use the opener, but there is absolutely no issue with synthetic corks... I actually think it works better with them than standard cork - corks.
The only complaint, if you can call it that, is that this opener is not exactly a small device, and I wouldn't it expect it to fit into too many utility drawers, but 'hey' I happen to like the way it looks and I keep it displayed on my bar in it's "stand." I just like that fact that it doesn't look or feel cheap and even more so, that it works beautifully.
Customer Review: Best corkscrew I've ever owned!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was reading through all of the other reviews and must say that I'm surprised at all the negative ones. First, I want to say that once I figured out how to use it, it has turned out to be the best corkscrew I've ever owned - and I've owned the cheap ones, the expensive ones, the fancy ones, all kinds of ones. Second, I want to address some of the negative reviews. The corkscrew does seem to be not as well balanced as it could be, so rather than leave it out or using the holder, I keep it in the same box it came in. The box has a form nest for the corkscrew so it rests snugly. Perhaps some of the negative reviewers have been storing it loose in a kitchen drawer?
The other negative comment I'd like to address is about the foil cutter. Admittedly, the instructions on the box leave something to be desired, but if you're using the foil cutter the right way, it should rip the foil right off the lip of the bottle.
It seems to me that all those negative comments about little plastic pieces coming off and screws not going through the cork and not being able to find the "sweet spot" are really about not using the product in the way that's intended. If you're using it right, the cork comes out in about 3 seconds flat.I REALLY love this corkscrew!
Added on 2/2/11: The foil cutter broke a few months back - I miss having it because I had to go back to pulling the foil off by hand or trying to cut it off with a knife or scissors. Sometimes I "cheat" and just plunge the corkscrew straight through the foil (which isn't a very good method). I have to go and look for a companion foil cutter now.
Customer Review: Best thing ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful contraption. If you drink wine even just once in a while you'll love this! Totally worth the price. They make great gifts too!Customer Review: Best wine opener out there
Summary: 5 Stars
I'ved used every wine opener there is, including the high priced rabbit, and none work as well as this one... foil cutter is simple & effective, opener has great leverage, and comes with extra worms.. great value, have recommended it and bought as present for others...