Hop to Pop: Cool and Classy Corkscrews

I love to enjoy a glass of wine after work or with dinner. What I don't love are difficult corkscrews. I hate those annoying little serrated blades and uncomfortable grips. And even if I stick to $10 bottles, I still would rather not have any cork bits floating around in the wine.

All these annoyances poured away when I went home one Christmas and saw a great new gadget my parents received as a gift, the Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew. It looks just like a bunny! My dad opened up a bottle with ease and knew I had to have one.

First, there's a cutter for the foil with just two small blades safely inside a small disc-shaped tool. You just spin the blades around the bottle top and the foil pops off.

Then, you take the Rabbit, clamp it around the bottle top, and get ready for magic. With one motion, you push down the top lever to push the screw into the cork. Then, you smoothly pull the lever back up to remove the cork. Release the clamp and reverse the lever motion to drop the cork into your hand.

Voila! Open wine bottle!

At my next birthday, I was so excited to receive from my parents the Connoisseur's Compact Wine Opener from Brookstone. This opener functions just like the Metrokane Rabbit but offers a smooth, elegant design. My opener is a beautiful, distinctive brass.

The best part about this opener is that my friends and guests are always impressed and intrigued when I open a bottle. It adds a bit of class and fun to the experience. And we always have to open a second bottle so they can try it out!

So, if you love drinking wine like I do, go get a cool new corkscrew. And always remember to check Froogle for the best prices!