Despite that corkscrews have one purpose and that is to open a bottle of wine, corkscrews come in a wide assortment of styles and prices. There are a variety of corkscrews available for between $4 and $20.

While any wine enthusiast is likely to have a corkscrew in his kitchen, it’s always a good idea to have an extra one in case the first one breaks in the middle of a dinner party. He or she may enjoy having a corkscrew to have with them when they are away from home. It’s always handy to have a small corkscrew for the picnic basket, too.

We’ve tried a number of types of corkscrews over the years. Now we each prefer a corkscrew of a different kind. The waiter’s corkscrew, seen frequently in restaurants, work well with a certain amount of effort. The wing corkscrew works well with minimum effort.

When considering a corkscrew purchase, do an Internet search and read the reviews that consumers have written about the various corkscrews available. It will help you to discover a good corkscrew at a reasonable price.

If you will be using the airlines to travel during the holidays, be sure to check with the airlines to see if corkscrews need to be in checked baggage.

Cheers, Kathy