The 13 Best Wine Openers On The Market Right Now

Your first attempt at opening a bottle of wine can be a real struggle — there is a bit of a learning curve, especially if you're using a very basic corkscrew. You've got to come through at just the right angle and apply just the right amount of elbow grease as you twist in order to guarantee success.

And, even if you've opened hundreds of bottles in your life, some can prove to be particularly challenging to pry open. Older, aged, vintage wines will have very delicate corks that are fussy about coming out of the neck. The last thing you want when you've spent a pretty penny or waited years to sample the goods is to have icky cork dust and detritus floating around in your glass. You'll want to spend a little bit more on a quality opener that respects the cork and the quality of the vino.

There are also plenty of innovative wine opener designs that make the process incredibly easy, both for the novice and for those who might have arthritis or other pain associated with their arms and wrists. Beyond that, there are wine openers that cost very little and also take up very little space for those who are traveling, camping, or picnicking. Wine openers can come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, and provide specific functions. We're happy to share 13 that run the full gamut.

Opening a bottle of sparkling wine can be a fun experience, or it could be a bit intimidating. The last thing you want to do is send the cork flying into someone's head, and the sound alone can be startling to others in the room who aren't expecting to hear it. 

The Franmara Champagne Opener gets the job done with very little fuss or muss. Whether it's Champagne, Prosecco, Lambrusco, or Pétillant-Naturel, this is a helpful item to have around when there's a bit of bubbly in your bottle — even if it's not a protected designation wine. With this opener, you don't even need to remove the foil and untwist the wire muzzle. It's coated in perforated rubber to prevent slipping, and with a simple squeeze, the cork is released and caught within the device just above the opening — not flying around the room haphazardly.

You can rely on the commitment to quality from Franmura — the company has devoted its products toward functional and durable wine, beer, cheese, and charcuterie accessories since 1970. This handy device comes in at a reasonable price of under $15 at the time of publication, making it a worthy pick-up for anyone who loves sparkling wine.

Ever wish that opening a bottle of wine could take less than five seconds? Well, it can if you have a wine opener with a lever mechanic — it is definitely an item you want to have at the ready if you're a bartender, caterer, or party planner and need to open wine bottles quickly and often. It's also great for home use if you're doing a juggling act with dinner preparation and want that wine ready to drink in a jiffy.

Rabbit, a brand for more than 30 years, offers a lever-based wine opener that, if you squint a little bit, you can see how the visual design and the name of the product reflect each other. The company offers a range of wine openers, but we particularly like its Vertical Lever Corkscrew that's made of stainless steel and coated in a rubber grip to make it non-slip. It's been tested to open up to 20,000 bottles — and as a bonus, this kit includes a foil cutter and a replacement corkscrew.

The simple steps are to center the device on top of the unopened bottle, lift the ear, give the cylinder base a squeeze, and tug the ear down. Lift and your bottle is uncorked. After you separate the corkscrew from the bottle, all it takes is another tug to unscrew the cork from the device.

Take the pressure off when it comes to opening a bottle of wine — literally. Rather than use a labor-intensive corkscrew, a simple poke from a needle can do all the work.

Tirrinia is a California-based brand started by a pair of devout oenophiles who love to take the party on the road and it got its start with chic wine carrying bags. These days, it also offers up a sleek, compact wine opener that travels well and uses air pressure to get that cork popping off. Pressing the needle down through the center of the cork with a few sturdy pumps, and applying a firm squeeze around the base of the device will have your wine ready to pour. It comes in a kit that also includes a vacuum pump to preserve any leftover wine for future consumption and avoid oxidation. Beyond that, there are vacuum bottle stopper seals conveniently provided with a rotating date dial so you know when the bottle was opened, a foil cutter, and a pouring spout to ensure that no drop is wasted.

If you're already quite happy with the wine bottle opener that you have, but get a bit flustered when it comes to cutting the foil, look to the iconic and respected cast iron cookware brand Le Creuset for a small and easy to use handheld gadget. Having a foil cutter at your disposal when you're ready to open a special bottle of wine significantly cuts down on the time and effort that goes into cracking it open.

The casing of this Le Creuset foil cutter is made with sturdy plastic and features the company's logo. Underneath, with a quartet of sharp blades — two on each side — all it takes is a few twists to snatch the foil off to make cork removal extra easy. This is a great compact tool to have when you're traveling and utilizing wine bottle openers that have the feature of not taking up too much space in your luggage, but that don't have the extra bells and whistles of home items that make opening a bottle easy without the aid of a foil cutter.

There's nothing complicated about the plastic, portable corkscrew offered by Patelai. The corkscrew itself is protected by a sheath that you can remove, much like you would with a pen or a marker cap. It has a slightly thicker end on one side, allowing you to slide the thinner end through the hole at the top of the corkscrew, give it a nice tug, and then lock it into place. Voilà — you have a T-shaped bottle opener that will serve you well while you're traveling and trying to conserve space.

While this might not be the most advanced technology in opening a bottle of wine, you can snap up six of them for under $10 at the time of publication. So, you can give the extras you have away as a gift to friends and family, and let's hope that they each return the favor with a tasty bottle of wine.

You've literally waited years for the right special occasion where it makes sense to finally open that expensive bottle of wine that's old enough to have its own driver's license. You've consulted all of the websites and that special vintage has reached its peak, so it's now or never. The only conundrum is how to deal with that pesky cork.

Named after Yves Durand, a well-known sommelier and wine connoisseur, The Durand is specifically modeled to extract even the most challenging and well-worn corks. You may want to make your first attempt at using the technique that goes behind this gadget on a bottle that you're willing to sacrifice in case you make a mistake. But, the process is fairly straightforward. It starts by gently screwing the corkscrew helix into the fragile cork. Then, the stabilizer bar goes on top of the helix, and its longer blade is wedged into one side first, followed on the opposite side by the shorter blade. The whole contraption is slowly pulled upward to release the cork and prevent it from crumbling into the precious cargo below.

The multi functionality and minimalist design of the winged corkscrew offered by tried and true kitchenware brand OXO are both major pluses. When the wings on this corkscrew aren't flapping, they fold neatly into the sides to save space when you store it in your kitchen drawer. And, the stainless steel base not only serves as a way to prop up the device on your counter top for easy access, but it's also removable and is another tool you can use — it's a foil cutter.

The way a winged corkscrew works is that it's placed on top of the bottle with the wings down. A few turns of the handle on top will insert the screw into the cork and simultaneously lift the wings. Once the wings are fully lifted, carefully press both of them down — and it's now time for some fine wine.

If you need a multi purpose bottle opener and don't see the need to break the bank, there's a classic wine opener model offered by Chef Craft that fits the bill for under $10 at the time of publication. Not only does it have a corkscrew, which can be safely tucked away into the sleeve of the handle when not in use, it has a fold out serrated knife that's used as a foil cutter. Past that, there's a hook shaped beer bottle opener on the side in case you're more in the mood for some suds than a glass of vino.

The application of this bottle opener is fairly simple. Once you've gotten the corkscrew twisted in a bit, the top lip of the stainless steel side serves as the first bit of leverage to remove the cork — just push down on the black handle. That gives you the opportunity to use the second, bottom edge of the device to fully remove the cork. This stainless steel bottle opener from Chef Craft also has the benefit of being dishwasher safe.

If you're looking for a timeless and impressive gift for that special wine lover in your life, may we recommend the Sommelier Waiter's Corkscrew from Laguiole en Aubrac? Laguiole en Aubrac specializes in sharp objects that are crafted by hand, each item produced by a single artisan in Espalion in the south of France.

We particularly admire the neutral toned olive wood handle that Laguiole en Aubrac offers, but the company also offers versions across a ranges of prices that  — just to name a few — feature juniper wood, ebony, buffalo horn, and the aqua hued larimar gemstone. Whichever you choose, this very special wine bottle opener will be housed in a handsome case made of French oak that's worthy of a permanent place in any classy home bar alongside some top-shelf liqueurs. It's just as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. If the price of this item causes some sticker shock, rest assured that it comes with a lifetime warranty, as well as a certificate of authenticity.

Serious question: Are you really a true ride-or-die fan if every single item you own isn't somehow affiliated with your favorite sports franchise? If you need to display your love for a particular NFL team and also happen to enjoy a bottle or two of wine on game day, you can add a wine bottle opener to your merch collection via The Sports Vault. And for even more sports-related kitchenware and barware from The Sports Vault, they offer up NHL and NCAA themed culinary gizmos as well.

While this particular item doesn't offer extra tools or special advantages compared to other wine bottle openers on the market, the name of the team and its logo are very prominently displayed. And with its corkscrew, beer bottle opener, and foil cutter, it crosses the victory line. But importantly, perhaps it could serve as a lucky charm when your players really need all the help they can get. Then on the flip side, if your team unfortunately takes the L, you'll have a way to cope with that tragedy with a consolatory gulp of tasty wine.

Perhaps you have severe arthritis. You may have recently broken your arm, fractured a finger, sprained your wrist, or generally have the use of only one hand. It could also be that you're generally done with the strenuous process of twisting and tugging that goes into opening a corked bottle of wine and just want a low-hassle solution so you can easily fill up a glass of pinot noir or sauvignon blanc to help you unwind when it's 5 o'clock — also known as happy hour time.

Oster has an electric wine opener — that also comes with a foil cutter — that promises to make opening a bottle of wine both simple and without exertion or strain. With the simple push of a button, that cork is out and your wine is ready to be served. This slim, vertical design doesn't take up too much counter space even when it's resting in its charging base, and it can open up to 30 bottles while it's fully charged.

It's not uncommon to have a beer bottle opener on a key chain link. If you're the only one in the group who has one in a remote setting with no kitchen utensils at your disposal, such as when you're camping, taking a hike to a picnic spot, or just lounging on the beach, that beer bottle opener will make you the hero of the party. Much less common, though, is a wine bottle opener that can be functional, get the job done, not take up a ton of space, and conveniently hang alongside your house keys and grocery store rewards card tab.

Munkees has you covered with its mini keychain corkscrew tool. It's constructed with very thick stainless steel, and just as you would twist its screw into a cork, it twists neatly into its protective cap when it's not in use. It's roughly 3 inches long and comes in a matte black or a shiny silver coating. The cap slides into the base at the ring and locks into place to help you remove the cork from that wine bottle.

Swiss Army knives come in a variety of purposes, utilities, and sizes, and boast a compact size and timeless design. The contrast of well carved wood — a dark walnut and light olive wood are two options — with a striking streak of grain alongside the bright red and white cross logo that's associated with the flag of Switzerland adds up to an attractive wine opener and a keepsake item from Victorinox.

The Swiss wine opener from Victorinox has form and function covered for all your wine opening needs with a corkscrew, sharp knife, foil cutter, and bottle cracker. It also has a slim but strong key chain ring attachment so you can have this device at the ready whenever you would need it. Though it costs a bit more than other wine openers on offer, the beauty of the craft makes it worthy of a gift.