Techniques

Mathus Blade Style Corkscrew

By Sarah Bray


Published on August 25, 2011

Ever had a case of crumbling cork? This blade-style cork pull has been around for ages and is the perfect solution for a cork that is too delicate for a corkscrew, or for salvaging one that breaks in half on its way out of the bottle. Since dry cork is a condition particularly possessed by older bottles of wine, this pull is a classic oenophile's best friend. Here's to never decanting a Latour through a coffee filter again!

Peugeot Mathus Blade Style Corkscrew, $25 at Sur La Table.

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