tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post7455262373953011307..comments2024-03-28T11:56:48.304-04:00Comments on The Retrogrouch: The Big CorkscrewBrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-33014299253933460542020-12-01T18:40:00.883-05:002020-12-01T18:40:00.883-05:00You must always remove the foil “capsule” prior to...You must always remove the foil “capsule” prior to removing the cork with ANY corkscrew.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-29906949005247096222020-12-01T16:50:29.368-05:002020-12-01T16:50:29.368-05:00I have one an love it.
Question: Are we to remove ...I have one an love it.<br />Question: Are we to remove the foil before using the Campy corkscrew?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617783803055286616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-41410603310625625812015-01-23T23:46:57.533-05:002015-01-23T23:46:57.533-05:00The chainring bolts are a nice touch. This retrogr...The chainring bolts are a nice touch. This retrogrouch is enjoying boxed wines these days. ; ).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-51914807184803487542015-01-23T14:04:25.769-05:002015-01-23T14:04:25.769-05:00Thanks for the clarification on the screw, I may j...Thanks for the clarification on the screw, I may just need to track one down.<br /><br />Cin cin!<br />-Andy<br />andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543113526388993117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-47070200372301317802015-01-23T13:44:45.690-05:002015-01-23T13:44:45.690-05:00I know exactly what you mean about auger vs. worm ...I know exactly what you mean about auger vs. worm -- interestingly, the Campy screw is not exactly an auger, or a worm. It's more "open" in the middle than a cheaper auger. So far, I haven't seen an issue with older corks. But I also get that it isn't for everyone, though it is a cool piece to have.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-61754347609816826912015-01-23T13:13:40.424-05:002015-01-23T13:13:40.424-05:00Being a fan of both classic bikes and wine, I'...Being a fan of both classic bikes and wine, I've been tempted by one of these many times over the years. But there are a couple issues which have kept me making the purchase.<br /><br />Granted, these could be seen as minor issues, but coming from a company which I associate with well designed tools and components, I've never been able to pull the trigger.<br /><br />First, as Mark mentioned above, the corkscrew is of the auger type vs. a worm or helix. Augers cut their way through the cork whereas worm corkscrews pierce through the cork. This can really make a difference in the corks in an older wine, the cuts started by the corkscrew grow and allow the cork to pull apart - I've had auger corkscrews pull a chunk out of the center of corks leaving behind a large cork "tube" and small chunks of cork in the wine. With really old or questionable corks I’ve had the best luck using an Ah-So style puller, though it’s not much of a pleasure to use.<br /><br />I’ve never had the chance to use the Campy corkscrew, but I would imagine that it’s size and greater leverage would make it difficult to feel if the screw was pulling the cork apart instead of removing it intact. Again, this is mostly an issue with older wines, but these are the wines where we we typically have the greatest investment of time and money.<br /><br />I really want to want one of these, and maybe I’d be sold after seeing and using one in person. But to me the design feels a bit heavy-handed, too “showy” as opposed to being an elegant, efficient tool.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543113526388993117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-7437173295554174922015-01-23T11:43:41.115-05:002015-01-23T11:43:41.115-05:00For some reason I'm amused by the existence of...For some reason I'm amused by the existence of the Campy corkscrew, although it does look beautiful. Even at 171 Euros it seems like a bargain compared to the $65,000 Sveid titanium corkscrew!<br /><br />http://www.sveid.com/4a.tirebouchon.html<br />http://thedailyeater.com/?p=3936herzogonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933422580829839874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-70453120406120353502015-01-23T11:13:53.138-05:002015-01-23T11:13:53.138-05:00It's easier to go with bottles of beer, and op...It's easier to go with bottles of beer, and open them with a cigarette lighter.Jim Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801676156025649033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-43519771436453547022015-01-23T08:28:01.101-05:002015-01-23T08:28:01.101-05:00Like I said -- it's a totally frivolous thing,...Like I said -- it's a totally frivolous thing, and I probably wouldn't even consider it if I wasn't a total bike nut. As you point out, there are lots of effective corkscrews that work well and cost lots less -- no argument.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-20948142184222426362015-01-23T08:17:56.550-05:002015-01-23T08:17:56.550-05:00As wing corkscrews go, that one is on the top of t...As wing corkscrews go, that one is on the top of the heap. I personally prefer the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pulltaps-Double-Hinged-Waiters-Corkscrew-Stainless/dp/B0055OGPWS/" rel="nofollow">Pulltap’s</a>, which has a thin, teflon-coated worm that doesn't chew up corks as much. It also has a built-in blade for cutting the foil (or completely removing the capsule) and a double-hinged fulcrum that makes extracting long corks an easy task. And for the price of the Campy, you could buy two dozen of them.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563227016231337663noreply@blogger.com