What is a corkscrew with a vacuum pump good for, then?
So as not to cause embarrassment by crumbling the cork into the bottle in front of the guests. Perry suggests you make an impression by using a two-step waiter’s corkscrew with a fancy handle and open the bottle nonchalantly. He advises practicing in front of a mirror first. Price: The cost of a waiter’s corkscrew, with or without opening arms, colorful or silver-colored, start at NIS 40. Self-pulling corkscrews can go up to NIS 200 or more. A package including a vacuum pump and two uni-directional rubber corks (at Hakerem Wine Bar stores) starts at NIS 80. Colorful corkscrews made out of plastic are sold at ID Design stores, for NIS 96. This is a device that you put on the top of the wine bottle to prevent the wine from dripping while you pour. Its shape is reminiscent of a funnel. What is it good for? It’s an accessory that decorates the bottle and prevents the tablecloth from getting stained. Here’s how you can make an impression: Buy the simplest pourer and place it so that it face
