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Review Ratings	Citation	CS Credibility Rating	Wine Openers Ratings Comments on Reviews
1. Which.co.uk >> Details/Subscribe	Corkscrews On Test Editors of Which.co.uk Dec. 2005		Which? is an English product-testing and evaluation publication similar to Consumer Reports. For this article, 13 panelists test 11 wine openers. Three models get the editors highest recommendation. This detailed report also includes considerations for those with limited hand and arm strength. The wine-opener ratings are clearly written, with an explanation of features.
2. Cook’s Illustrated >> Details/Subscribe	Wine Openers Editors of Cook's Illustrated Nov. 2006		Cook's Illustrated performs excellent detailed field tests on kitchen gear, including wine openers. Editors conclude that the best of the lever wine openers take the huffing and puffing out of cork extraction, but it is still hard to dismiss a corkscrew for under $15 that has worked well for years. Testers are generally disappointed in the air pump styles and the "wormless" wine openers. Cook's Illustrated's wine-opener ratings include comparisons of 13 models, with two chosen as winners.
3. Choice.com.au >> Details/Subscribe	Corkscrews Editors of Choice.com.au Dec. 2005		Choice.com is a not-for-profit testing publication from Australia, similar in scope to Consumer Reports. This test compares and rates 16 budget wine openers (which leaves out some fancy models). The reviewers evaluate clarity of instructions, ease of use and ergonomics. Several wine openers rate very well. But with lower-rated corkscrews, testers struggled to get the cork off of the spiral worm, and with others, the instructions were inscrutable.

Wine Openers Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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4. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Cork Popping Options Editors of Consumer Reports Apr. 2005		Consumer Reports tested 19 wine openers in 2002, updating the article in April 2005. This report covers the different types of corkscrews thoroughly, and although several example models are cited with a mild recommendation, there's no wine-opener ratings chart or other testing data listed. Lever wine openers seem to be the editor's favorite since they require so little effort.

Wine Openers Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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5. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution >> Details/Subscribe	TESTING 1-2-3: It's high time to open wine Sabine Morrow Dec. 2000		This article compares only three wine openers, but the reviewer works them over pretty thoroughly. The author tests and reviews the OXO Good Grips CorkPull, the Chefmate lever-style six-piece wine opener and the Screwpull 3 in One corkscrew, keeping her focus on low-cost products. The Screwpull 3 in One corkscrew seems to be the best bet. The balanced reporting makes this is a useful article, but it is limited in scope. However, there are some nice insights.
6. The Wall Street Journal >> Details/Subscribe	Catalog Critic: Pulling Out All the Stoppers Lauren Lipton July 2000		This hands-on test includes evaluations of five wine openers, all of which are compared to "our trusty $15 corkscrew." The author concludes that their "old friend" still works fine and costs less than the shipping on the new openers tested. However, the Rogar Estate Wine Opener works "in an effortless flash." Waiter's friend corkscrews are viewed as tricky to use but a good gift. The Vacu Vin Winemaster broke one cork, then worked well after a learning period, but the author suggests that owners be prepared to read the instruction manual.
7. Amazon.com	Corkscrews and Openers Contributors to Amazon.com As of June 2007		Amazon.com has more owner-written wine opener ratings than other websites. However, because so many models get similar "average" ratings, visiting this site makes more sense when you have your choice narrowed down to a few models.
8. PriceGrabber.com	Wine Opener Reviews Contributors to Pricegrabber.com As of June 2007		Pricegrabber.com allows visitors to contribute wine-opener ratings on a 1-to-5 scale. The site only displays ratings if ten or more people weigh in, which helps ensure that the ratings are a little more balanced. Since so many wine openers get similar ratings, this site is more useful for identifying poor performers than trying to decide which might be best overall. Pricegrabber is worth a look once your choice is narrowed down.

Wine Openers Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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9. Corkscrew.com	The Corkscrew Test Editors of Corkscrew.com Not Dated		This is an article by a retailer, and while the wine-opener ratings should be taken with a grain of salt, the reviews do seem well balanced, with pros and cons. Corkscrews are judged on ten criteria. Editors claim their review is "unscientific" and do not discuss the methods or rating systems they used for tests, but the review is valuable nonetheless. Their survey is extensive and links to specific products to help illustrate their points.
10. Ergoweb.com	The Ergonomics of Popping A Cork Jeanie Croasmun Dec. 2002		Ergoweb.com is a site with news, information and shopping for those concerned with ergonomics. This short overview of wine openers does not claim Ergoweb.com tested the products referenced here. The review is jaunty and personable, claiming the Wine Master Corkscrew requires "minimal effort." The Grenouille Ergonomic Corkscrew "touts a curved design, tapered handle and soft thumb rest on top, easing the irritation and adding a layer of shock absorption to repeated bottle opening." Overall this article is uneven, but a pleasant read.
11. Cooking.com	Wine Opener ratings Contributors to Cooking.com As of June 2007		Cooking.com allows consumers to rate products, but half of the 46 openers on the site have no ratings offered and several have less than three comments, making it difficult to ascertain which openers might be better than others. While this might be a good site to visit once you narrow down your choice, it isn't very helpful if you are starting your research.

Wine Openers Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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12. Epinions	Bar Tools Contributors to Epinions As of June 2007		Epinions lists hundreds of wine openers and corkscrews, and allows site visitors to write reviews. However, some of the reviews are very uniform in length, and when we checked into the writers, many appear suspicious. Some individual wine-opener ratings are more useful and balanced, but it takes some time to weed them out.