True Jack Corkscrew

The True Jack Corkscrew is a wine opener sold under the Esplanda name. The listing doesn't give its materials, dimensions or mechanism, so check the product photos for the build. Corkscrews in this category usually work by driving a helical screw into a natural cork and then levering or pulling it free. Synthetic closures can grip the screw differently and sometimes need a slower, steadier pull. For a standard bottle, cut the foil below the lip so the pour doesn't touch the cut edge. Wipe the top of the cork, then center the tip and turn the screw until only a turn or so of the spiral is still visible. Lift slowly and keep the bottle steady on a table. Stop the last few millimeters of the pull early and ease the cork out by hand, which lowers the risk of a sudden pop or a crumbled cork top. An older or drier cork may break up while you work. If it does, re-seat the screw at a slight angle to catch more intact cork, and pour through a fine strainer if fragments fall into the wine. Open red wines about 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Pour into a medium-to-large bowled glass for reds, or a narrower tulip-shaped glass for whites and sparkling. Keep a spare opener in a drawer, in a bag, or with a bottle you're giving as a gift.