Wine Key

Beginner Service & Glassware

Definition

A compact corkscrew used by waitstaff and sommeliers.

In Depth

Also called a waiter's friend or sommelier knife. The double-hinged lever design allows smooth cork extraction with minimal effort. Features include a small blade for cutting foil, a worm (spiral), and one or two hinged levers. The Pulltap's double-hinged design is industry standard. A sommelier's wine key is their most essential tool.

Details

Category
Service & Glassware
Difficulty
Beginner

Part of the Beverage FYI Family

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