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I'm no sommelier, but I consider myself quite knowledgable on the subject of wine. But before I knew about chenin blanc, tempranillo or vermentino, the 21-year-old me from the past was at a house party somewhere opening a $10 bottle of Pinot Grigio with my car keys.
Even though those days are long gone (just the thought makes me cringe), I still struggle opening wine with a manual wine opener. Maybe it's because I'm not known for my upper body strength. Or maybe it's because I get anxious that I'm going to accidentally knock my front teeth out with my hand when I pull the cork up and out from the neck of the bottle. Either way, I need an alternative to a manual wine opener.
The item that has saved me from some serious orthodontia bills -- and looks super sleek sitting on my bar cabinet -- is this Rabbit Electric Wine Opener Set. For Amazon's October Prime Day event that wraps up today, you can get this set for just $38, a 24% discount from its usual $50 price tag.
I love how reliable and easy this opener is to use. I mean all you really do is fit the electric corkscrew onto the top of your wine bottle, hold down the lower button until it stops making a noise, then you simply hold down the upper button until it again stops making noise and voila! Your wine is uncorked and you can proceed to indulge in your favorite vino.
I also love how long this set lasts. I've had mine since two Christmases ago -- and it still works like a charm. And that's saying something since I get a lot of use out of it between hosting monthly bookclub meetings and my (almost) weekly wine nights with my best friends. And as a bonus, the electric corkscrew can open 30+ bottles with one charge. In other words, it has the power to make sure you're the hostess with the mostess.
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What comes in the set?
Unlike many other wine openers that just come with an electric corkscrew, Rabbit's Electric Wine Opener Set comes with everything you need to open, serve and preserve your vino.
The set comes with:
- An electric corkscrew
- A charging base
- A foil cutter
- An aerator/pourer
- A preserver
- Stoppers (2)
The electric corkscrew works on all cork types and fits on every wine bottle I've ever used it on. The nifty foil cutter is also a literal life-saver since I no longer have to jab at the foil wrapping around the neck with a sharp kitchen knife.
Basically, this set comes with everything you need for a complete and sophisticated wine experience, while taking any hassle (or danger) out of that process.
For more tips to feel like a master sommelier, explore our roundup of the best wine gifts and how to spot great wine at the grocery store. You should also read these expert tips on how best to store your wine after opening.