Innovine Winged Cork Screw

The Innovine Winged Cork Screw is a winged corkscrew, the lever style with two arms that rise as the screw (the helical "worm") turns down into the cork. Esplanda is the listed brand. No materials, dimensions or finish are given, so check the product photos for those. A corkscrew of this type usually works in three steps. Set the tip at the centre of the cork and turn the handle clockwise until the arms stand level. Then press both arms down together, which lifts the cork out of the neck in a single pull. The leverage does most of the work, so it suits natural corks that are tight or a little dry. It also suits anyone who finds a plain T-handle screw awkward. Many winged models include a small foil cutter or a bottle-cap lever on the frame. Look at the product images to see whether this one has either. For the best result, cut the foil just below the lip of the bottle so no foil touches the wine as it pours. Keep the screw centred and turn it straight down. Stop when the last turn of the helix is just inside the cork, so you don't push through the bottom and leave crumbs in the wine. Winged corkscrews are a good fit for still red and white wines under natural cork. For sparkling bottles, which have a wire cage and a mushroom-shaped cork, use your hands instead.