5 Wine Opening Gadgets Tested By Design Expert | Well Equipped | Epicurious

[@jarethnolasco]

Awww it changed fro m 39 years to 40 years he has been designing kitchen gadget. Congrats on 40 years dan,

[@nishatsiddiqui3034]

Yeah

[@iamethanmarsh3627]

probably why he opened so much wine

[@SinkPisserthePlumbingPlauge]

From 38 - 39 - 40

[@doaskishino5455]

Some times this year it will be 41

[@JacquelineUnderwood]

@@barongerhardt uhhh math

[@SanDukey]

this dude just opened 15 bottles of wine for a shoot. I bet the staff party was LIT

[@tamurmur]

He only opened 12. The standard corkscrew comparison clip was reused 3 times. The staff party was still lit though.

[@BLasherman]

Play at .5 speed to reenact how everyone would be after all that wine

[@flamewolf2936]

Tamera Howard he opened 10, the waiters opener was used 5 times, the party wasn’t THAT lit, but we were drunk

[@sheldonhummingway4010]

@@flamewolf2936 it was 11. 2 for each and that exta one with the waiter opener

[@alexanderpetrovski7053]

Why did you count them lol

[@maximeboissonneault6203]

The more he drinks, the more forgiving he is 😂

[@callmeandoru2627]

So true lol

[@maximeboissonneault6203]

@@callmeandoru2627 really, this fish thing seemed iffy AF. The only thing I would consider using is the one that works by pumping air into the bottle to pop the cork. The rest are garbage.

[@nazarboghosian]

@@maximeboissonneault6203 I think he scored the fish thing higher cause it's very fun n that's perfect for drinking so efficiency mattered less

[@Takoyakii_]

@@maximeboissonneault6203 i actually like the design and mechanism of the second one, but for usability, the first one is the best

[@skeleton5459]

i just noticed this. the first one was the best one and he gave the fish 1 a higher score.

[@keltoumnoury]

As someone who worked in the design of the second gadget, i'm very pleased with his review, and grateful for his constructive criticism!!

[@SnoW-pk9zo]

How many people to design a cork screw?

[@DrNaz]

you serious? good stuff, it looks like a fun gadget.

[@zhangatan]

Great work! Keep it up

[@feynthefallen]

@@SnoW-pk9zo Coupla dozen. Two or three designers, and a lot of burly boys to hold back the connoiseurs with the torches and pitchforks

[@ilesalmo7724]

Instead of the "oiled leftie" test, this needs "trying to open the second bottle" test

[@angadrr]

Let me try drinking with my left hand 😂✋

[@patricaomas8750]

3rd

[@partyCSM]

That “crude” 2 prong opener is actually for older wines with a soft cork. It’s not an every day opener, it’s only if the cork is crumbling with a regular opener, then this would be your alternative .

[@lukethreatt6187]

Exactly. The top or handle is also meant to be a bottle opener as well. I use them more often than not.

[@mjgloria]

I don't drink, but why would I buy a product that only can be used sometimes in very specific cases? I hope it isn't expensive

[@PollexTheCat]

​@@mjgloria wine can be real expensive. u get a 100$+ bottle of wine, it's probably worth getting a tool you can open it with properly if necessary.

[@karlr2908]

Ohhhhhh

[@lapsijahti]

@@PollexTheCat why would I even buy a wine? It doesn't even taste that good. You can afford 2 liters of beer for less than 2$.

[@sarsattacks]

The Ahso is meant for old vintage wine, where the corks may break under a standard corkscrew. The Coravin is also designed for old vintage wines, because by not removing the cork, you can drink the wine over a period of time instead of a day, since it prevents the wine from being oxidized by air.

[@lukethreatt6187]

Exactly. The top or handle is also meant to be a bottle opener as well. I use them more often than not.

[@The_Bird_Bird_Harder]

That makes alot of sense.

[@mjgloria]

I don't drink, but why would I buy a product that only can be used sometimes in very specific cases? I hope it isn't expensive

[@sarsattacks]

@@mjgloria Because when you want to open a $15,000 bottle of wine, you don't want the chance that it gets ruined because you can't get another one. Very old wines have very brittle cork and will break and fall into the wine with regular corkscrews. And it doesn't even stop there. You might even need to pour the wine into a decanter and let it aerate for a few hours, maybe even a day before drinking it.

[@mjgloria]

@@sarsattacks I get your point but who the hell spends 15.000 dollars in wine??

[@mastertravelerseenitall298]

I've been using the Wine Ziz for two years. It's awesome. Dan's correct; it does need a handle re-design. I wrapped a rubber-band around the cylinder for better grip & epoxied a magnet for easy-fridge-mounting. The wrap-slicer stows around the shaft. Great vid!

[@caspernicole09]

"let me try my left teeth" lmao

[@shahranhussain6037]

Left teeth oiled wine test

[@guguigugu]

you dont hear that often

[@sttonep242]

Last words

[@dallen3000]

For me, it looks like: the first one is quick and easy the second would make a nice gift for a people who like steampunk the third would be a gift for people who fish Forth would only be useful if I damaged the cork with a better win opener Fifth is maybe useful if you only want a little wine, but ultimately is overcomplicated, slow, and expensive

[@antheajohnson4234]

this is too accurate

[@darckto7247]

the purpose of the 4 is for that and old bottles with corks that can easily break & fall pieces inside

[@siemdriessen3934]

the fifth is designed for restaurants so they can poor single glasses of very expensive or exclusive wine since these wines don't get bought a lot and you can't store opened wine for a long period of time, so yeah it's overcomplicated slow and expensive for normal people, but for restaurants it's a really useful invention.

[@Lyquaria]

@@siemdriessen3934 I feel like people who drink expensive wine at restaurants wouldn't want it to be poured through that plastic thing tho

[@MaavBR]

@@Lyquaria Coravin has full stainless steel models though

[@sharonwong5688]

Throughout the video, I can't tell if he got tipsy at all or it's just Dan being Dan 😂

[@johnmccallum8512]

He was definitely getting well oiled. LOL

[@skeleton5459]

I love so much as you can see him start getting drunk when the fish one came out. 😂

[@danielleking262]

Has a little bit of a salt water taste. 😄

[@razechaos3489]

We're gonna need a bigger bottle.

[@nguyenvukhoi7268]

I like the first one bc its design is simple and easy to use like the standard wine opener

[@darkregin2]

The first one seems good to use as the cork actually releases from it

[@finn7750]

Standard wine openers are better once youre used to them imo because they are more mobile

[@cupcakemenace2036]

Alternate title: Dan tests out cork openers while getting schloshed

[@mackenziedowns9930]

Accurate! I want that to be the title!

[@WickedPhase]

Lmaoo

[@jennykc98]

“Let’s start early” , sir it is noon! Of course we’ve started drinking 🤣

[@TheRealBirdmann]

@Adam Watson howdy!

[@Blaublahblue]

I'm French, and we often open a bottle during business lunches with clients... And then in the office for birthdays, new hires, goodbye parties, before Xmas, after New Year's, to celebrate the annual report ... 😆 I usually get a sparkling water at lunch because I can't handle it 😅

[@swingin871]

"Taste like the last one" alright sir I need you to put the glass down. 🤣

[@moriahwhite1188]

I have a distinct impression that he’s the “fun” uncle at parties. 😆🥂

[@prundonmcavoy7155]

My favorite thing about this guy aside from the obvious expertise is the way his amusement at anything is conveyed with a very slight smile that isn't overwhelming but invites everyone to join him and hints at the humor in what's going on without beating you over the head with it

[@fatimahussein8856]

What a great choice from the producer to give him the best gadget first

[@discoshark7767]

23:56 we just gonna ignore that badass wine glass?

[@jmchez]

Self aerating!

[@Eidenhoek]

Duuuuuuude that's awesome!

[@tilly2715]

He must have the softest hands ever lol

[@jonbosworth4089]

Coravin doesn’t use CO2 as stated in the video. The cartridges are filled with Argon gas which is inert when it comes into contact with wine. CO2 would add a fizziness to the wine and also expose it to oxygen which is what causes wine to go bad.

[@beeble2003]

"CO2 would [...] expose it to oxygen." No it wouldn't. The oxygen atoms in carbon dioxide are chemically bonded to the carbon atoms. Adding carbon dioxide is in no way adding oxygen.

[@Blue28485]

I will say that ah so has a tremendous value for old corks that can break rather easily. If you drink aged wines often - it beats any other screws shown here. (I don’t disagree with his analysis at all though, definitely takes some efforts)

[@Tutorp]

It's definitely a great thing to have lying around just in case. I wonder if the first needle-pump opener wouldn't be able to do the same job as the Ah-So, though?

[@GerackSerack]

Yes, exactly! And the first one, with ne needle, should be great too for old brittle corks!

[@Kiki.Datter.Af.Lothbrok]

Dan and wine is the best gift Epicurious gave us for Christmas.

[@idontknow_whattowritesooo130]

I think that at this point the left-handed oil test does nothing to him because after doing so many of these he's ambidextrous

[@achilleneri1050]

The coravin is actually designed for the fine dining world, because it allows not to really open aged bottles of wine and serve them by the glass and not by the bottle, which is an improvement on the whole wine/food pairing world

[@qetuowrzip7681]

Always saw these at wine tastings. First time I saw one I immediately thought that it's very smart and why didn't anyone think of that before.

[@quixotic4233]

Is it meant to be held in the air over the glass as he does in the video, or is the glass meant to be held, tilted, in the air next to the spout? I spent that whole part of the video wondering if it was being used improperly because it does look horribly awkward. (With that said, I still love these videos and his reviews.)

[@MrJazzyjay85]

If I buy one to use on a $5 wine will the FBI show up

[@jakekunz5168]

There’s nothing to keep my oily hand from sliding up and down this perfect cylinder.

[@KomboEzaliTe]

It's supposed to simulate someone with physical handicaps. The easier something is to use for the greatest amount of people the better it should sell.

[@cour2knee]

@@KomboEzaliTe I think the comment was meant to be an acknowledgment of an innuendo.

[@lapsijahti]

@@KomboEzaliTe 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nathanwalker-lawrence8406]

@@KomboEzaliTe I fear you've missed the joke a little

[@KomboEzaliTe]

@@nathanwalker-lawrence8406 Did you really just respond to a two month old comment just to be wrong? Jokes are supposed to be funny.

[@butchvelasquez6338]

I'm surprised that it was rated so poorly, but the ah-so is my preferred tool. If you've ever tried to unscrew dried-out cork, you'll appreciate how the ah-so doesn't disintegrate the cork. If it's your first time to use it, sure, it'll take you a minute to figure it out. But once you get the hang of it, you can open practically any bottle in under 10 seconds.

[@tucopacifico]

I’ve used them or similar ones for years. He made it look way more difficult than it really is to use them. You stick the longer prong in first and just wiggle back and forth, and the prongs slide in easily. Then twist to break the seal and slide the cork out, not a big deal. It makes it easier to re-cork as well, since the cork isn’t mutilated. The tool is easier to carry around than those other monstrosities, too. It’s actually an elegant design just the way it is.

[@MrDslacker]

Agreed - Its very good for old and/or expensive wine. His problem is that his wine has hard rubber corks. In that case (also plastic corks yuck) it is not ideal.

[@tucopacifico]

@@MrDslacker While it is true that this tool is particularly useful for old/ expensive wines, I find it equally useful and easy to use for the newer and cheaper corks. Again, he makes it look waaay harder to use than it really is

[@Cloud_Strife1997]

@@tucopacifico i mean not everyone is gonna think it’s easy or hard in general to use tbh,,

[@xxxxx6469]

Not to be horrifying, but my alcoholic mom LOVED the ah-so! I grew up with it.

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

My favorite, after years of trying many different options, is the original Rabbit lever corkscrew. It has the cork out in just 2 seconds, and then the cork pops right off the corkscrew just as fast. Highly recommended!

[@j777]

Funny that I got one as a gift and it broke right away

[@pavel_endrle]

Don't see a point to have a Coravin in there - it is designed and intended to use for pouring more expensive wine by glass without necessity to open the whole bottle (and risking to not sell it while it is fresh).

[@mybrunchw]

i would also say the same for the cork puller, its not a product for everyday wine drinkers, and its definitely not a "gadget"

[@MossyMozart]

@kujonek - You are mistaken. I have seen that device for sale to retail customers as a way to keep your bottle of wine fresh at home. See "Ryan Rosenberg"'s comment - he owns one.

[@Tutorp]

One thing to note about the Ah-So: that thing is designed specifically to uncork bottles with bad/old corks. Never using it *is* what you want. :-p That said, I'm curious to know if the first pump-opener wouldn't actually do the same job, just better. The needle is small, so it might go through an old cork without damaging it, too.

[@j777]

If it's pumping air into the bottle to push on the cork, I think it would do good.

[@loopiloop]

The first one is definitely the most efficient, especially since it ejects the cork with ease, but I don't know wether pumping air into the wine bottle is good for the wine

[@maromania7]

I'm no expert, but the biggest reason to pour into a wine glass is actually to aerate the wine, which just means to pump air into it so it oxidizes. same reason why you swirl the wine around the glass for red wines especially the air pumping actually sounds like it'd be a good thing, as you're already wanting to pump fresh air in and revitalize some of the chemicals in it by exposing it to air.

[@LilDimSumBoy]

@@maromania7 yeah but theres such a thing as over aeration

[@kapten-awesome]

Mythbusters tested on experts and found that if you aired the wine you would have to put it in a blender and blend it to "put in more air" otherwise the experts couldn't make out any difference.

[@alchemo]

It works with older wine with a dried or damaged cork

[@beeble2003]

Pumping a tiny amount of air into the bottle for a few seconds isn't going to make any significant difference.

[@Chasing-the-outdoors]

That first one felt like a real game changer. If I knew someone that drank a lot of wine I would absolutely get one.

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

Chasing: It fails after four or five bottles. The O rings let go and fail. I went through three of them

[@cour2knee]

“Let us see if I can drink with my left hand.... Oh! Yep, that works just as well.” 😅😅

[@WeirdSmellyMan]

As someone who's hands are constantly covered in oil, I thank this man for helping me find the perfect bottle opener.

[@topazphoenix6301]

I feel like Dan Formosa should be given more information on the purpose or reason for some of the items he reviews. For example, the reason why the monopol ah-so exists is for older bottles of wine where the cork might be at risk of breaking if opened using a traditional wine opener. It's not the go-to wine opener for a bottle of table wine, just for aged wines where the integrity of the cork might be compromised (nobody wants particles of cork swimming around their wine).

[@McGhinch]

I do have one just for this purpose -- already for more than 20 years.

[@thedarkemissary]

Yeah, he says that. His criticism is for it's ergonomics and lack of mechanical leverage.

[@McGhinch]

@@thedarkemissary Well, you'd be happy to have one of those when a cork starts to break or even is broken when you pull it out. Then the leverage is just fine. Ergonomics? That depends on the size of your hand. The one I have is not from Monopol, I don't remember the French manufacturer. It looks different and probably feels different.

[@jhkjul]

pretty unfair against coravin, they already have a version 7, where they improved everything he mentioned. Also it is not designed to open bottles quickly, by drunk people on parties It is for people that want to try 300$ Bottles, but don't waste the whole thing

[@NeonKue]

I don’t even drink but during this pandemic?...Wine not.

[@adil2413]

cringe

[@TylerRokNoob]

So funny😑

[@rryder]

As much as it is cringe, I’ll give you an A for originality.

[@Banov0312]

Pun city

[@LazoLad]

very punny

[@JakeOlsonTheSnake]

WHERE had Dan been all my life?! His energy is gold. great series

[@sketchur]

“Let me use my left teeth” - _LOL!_ Thanks for keeping that in, editor! It got a good chuckle outta this one. :) Love this series! Well done, Dan! Edit: This video just got better and better with so many gems throughout to the end!

[@SourGir1986]

"We're gonna need a bigger bottle." 😂😂😂

[@Parmaeham]

I see something Dan missed with the fish wine opener: If you EXTEND its body, the mouth of the fish will open and therefore its easier to get the cork out.

[@alecb8509]

When the fish is extended, the cork is pulled in closer to the mechanism.

[@ImyaSmol]

"Which means you can drink more wine." Your 2020 is showing through.

[@ertemyha]

2021*

[@lilstinker1949]

Cringe

[@ToxicSpork]

This dude definitely deserved a show title and logo

[@CiDK]

Show title is well equipped

[@_Toxicity]

I know popping the cork is supposed to be fancy and all. But corks versus screw tops have no difference in how they preserve the wine--I just wish they'd all be screw tops.

[@flakken44]

That's actually not entirely true. Screw tops allow no air into the bottle, while wood corks let a tiny amount of oxygen through over time, which allows the wine to age in the bottle. So wines that are meant to age in the bottle are better off with corks

[@flakken44]

For wines that don't need to age though, you're totally right, screwtops are just as good

[@allytatti]

I just learned something today

[@matthewrajagukguk5406]

Merry Christmas Dan. Keep up the good work.

[@jasonbean2764]

What I like best about these segments is when he sketches the improvements he would make. That's dead clever.:)

[@pantone369c]

"Let me use my left teeth." Literally laughing out loud over here.

[@BunnyFett]

I love watching him pick these products apart. Such a friendly sense of humor as well.

[@fnherzog]

18:57 I'm on the floor laughing xD

[@vasiliscond9433]

Love these reviews. However, the corvin isn't typically used by your average wine drinker at home (unless you count the alone person). It's usually used by restaurants who sell expensive wine by the glass (if you ever wondered how they do it, now you know). You'll have a $250 dollar bottle that sells for a $75 glass, the somme will come over with a similar device and pour you a glass tableside, then on the 4th glass, they'll open the bottle for the final pour

[@vasiliscond9433]

Also I'm pretty sure it's argon gas, not carbon, I just googled to confirm that argon is used, but maybe carbon works as well (argon is inert)

[@MossyMozart]

@Vasilis Cond - You are mistaken about your assessment of retail sales to home users. There is a store I know of on Cape Cod that sells it to its regular customers.

[@EricNalbone]

That Ah-So (however you write it) is invaluable for older bottles (which need not be ridiculously expensive, for the record). Old natural corks can be pretty fragile, and screwing through cork with a more traditional opener is often a recipe for little bits of cork in your wine glass. Is it the easiest way to open most bottles? Clearly not. But it *does* have a hyper-specialized and sometimes useful reason for existing. The redesign suggestions would also unarguably make it better.

[@sarabacalhau9737]

i am in love with dan. been marathoning him for a while

[@wyatthooten6149]

My granpa had ones like the second one with two wings to pull the cork and it is the best corkscrew ive ever used

[@nikethanavattikunta6147]

I like the first one the most!!! The popping makes it look like fun!

[@sufferedlearnedchanged]

21:00 🤣 He went all in on that wine no glass.

[@isaackracoff1021]

Drywall screw and and claw hammer always worked great for me

[@zen.tr3n]

Manh I love these series soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FingeringThings]

Just in time for Christmas

[@TheRach995]

i really appreciate dan's consideration for the disabled & people with mobility or dexterity issued in reviewing and redesigning these, since people with disabilities are those who are more likely to actually need half these gadgets.

[@danasjostrom7905]

This is the cutest video he has done yet.

[@jarodmeijer6813]

21:34 How to steal your parents wine without them realising!

[@FemkeeHartje]

When there are holes in the foil you don't have to remove it before opening, the holes make it porous enough to tear it open as you pull out the cork 👌🏻

[@cour2knee]

People start to lose their minds when I don’t tear off the foil. I’m like- chill. I’m saving 15 seconds. 😎 and you’re welcome. 😅

[@avocadoesarenice4206]

I love the lazy fish! It’s a really fun design and the way it pops off the bottle is just so cute. Must be great at parties

[@PollexTheCat]

this is the most positive one of these I've seen so far

[@Commando303X]

I'm binge-watching these videos (pun unintended), so have been working through this guy's having been designing kitchen-gadgets for thirty-eight years, thirty-nine years - and, finally, now, forty. I don't know why I felt the need to post this message.

[@lokiyan]

This man is literally the only person I care about on this entire channel.

[@jambalie]

Dan on the final gadget: Should I go straight thru the foil? Me who always goes straight thru the foil: That’s what I've been telling you thru my screen this whole time.

[@TheGarbageMan656]

man I love this series

[@BusGoesRound]

I would love to see him rate just everyday items.

[@boo_]

Very impressed with a first one - such a simple, yet effective design. Even makes a satisfying pop, and the hand motion is very familiar.

[@lyndareilly6893]

Dan you are such a hoot! Love you sense of humor.

[@Mmtruempy]

I always love this series of videos, we need more of these!

[@lampoilropebombs0640]

0:48 Rumors say that boys with no wine also do this in their idle times.

[@ayewallcodm7491]

This guy is really giving a "Bill Nye the Science Guy" vibe...Really enjoyed the last few videos!

[@kennypcolin]

This guy is fun, entertaining and informative. Advice: Use him for more videos

[@francianefonrose6332]

I’ve been waiting for those gadget videos 😭😭🔥

[@manaadamu9594]

Wine drinker tip #1 - you can literally just pull off the shrink wrap around the cork instead of ripping it. The whole label/wrap will come off and it’s satisfying. And for the second wine bottle opener with the two faucet type handles - rotate the second screw the other way and the cork may come out

[@osvaldopulido2553]

The monopol is the only one here I have experience with and it was a gift during a wine tour and I remember them telling us it works best with natural corks rather than synthetic corks like the ones used on these bottles. I do remember it working best with natural and also how much harder it is with synthetic as they seal too well, you're working against the pressure inside the bottle until some are is let into the vacuum.

[@rawkrXbabee]

The first 3 seconds of the video I’m already laughing 😂

[@Tal_Thom]

This man is an INT Bard who has ever failed a Charisma check. These videos have so much character.

[@XxKristixX92]

He getting zooted 😂😂

[@DearestRabbit]

I hope this man has a good new year

[@tomasz9429]

Dan drinking on the job... Living the dream.

[@TheNinnyfee]

I love this series. 😊 I wonder why the screw sometimes is so long that it pierces the cork. Pieces of cork could get pushed into the bottle. Price point and how much space the device takes up would also be interesting criteria, resp. if the shape of the device gets in the way somehow.

[@JallenMeodia]

Definitely enjoying the wine between takes, it's amazing the camera remains in focus.

[@yespur87]

"Som-mool-lee-yeeeeee"

[@MrsTrafford]

I can’t get enough of these videos.

[@ToninInTheSubway]

13:15 the guy should have learned how to use this tool properly : if you push right and left in a good way it is only 5-10 seconds to insert the thin blades into the bottle, and with a good turning just 5-10 seconds more to out the cork ! This model is very handfull, effortless and minimalist, try it ;)

[@joeckdavina6103]

Beside that. The tool is designed to open old bottles with vulnerable corks...

[@suilegew]

And it will not work well with plastic corks.

[@ToninInTheSubway]

@@suilegew plastic corks should not be used even for basic wine

[@suilegew]

@@ToninInTheSubway i agree. Better with screw cap than plastic cork.

[@ToninInTheSubway]

@@suilegew lol

[@stevenchacala]

The two-prong blade cork remover was originally promoted as a way to remove the cork without damaging it. Its horrible flaw was that you had a 50% chance of pushing the cork into the bottle.

[@vabvaab]

merry christmas to dan in particular!!!

[@Notyourgato]

The next usability test should be if you can still use the gadget after drinking that much

[@OnaSoto]

is it just me , or does his voice get lower later into the video? think they might’ve got a little drunk :))))

[@shounen1810]

From what danganronpa fangame is your profile picture from

[@OnaSoto]

@@shounen1810 it’s from Ultra Despair Girls, not a fangame xD

[@shadesofvioletcat]

This is my favorite series on yt

[@SkyraHope]

I love Dan in these videos!♥️🤘 I'd invite him to my next dinner party!👍👍

[@Volkovic7013]

Just ordered the Wine Ziz for my dad. Thanks Dan!

[@bravomike4734]

I think the last needle wine opener is going to be a useful tool for people who want to taste their own wine then close it off so they can serve their guests the good while but without any indication that the wine bottle has been opened before.

[@Tala_Masca]

You don't need the last one to pour wine directly in your mouth... I'm impressed with the team around him. I would be in shambles hahaha. I do have enormous respect for Dan. After all that wine, still able to think about improvements. 👍

[@FCWW87]

Dan Dan Dan Dan Dan That’s what I started chanting when he was chugging out of that stupid co2 thing. I like this guy. His face was flushed by the end, which made me happy.

[@Pastor_Madeline]

When he switches to the slippery test it makes me so nervous he’s going to hurt himself. 🥴